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Deputy Eddie Duran Sued Over Fatal Shooting of Airman Fortson

6/25/2026

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Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran shot Airman Roger Fortson in his apartment on May 3 2024.
Body-camera shows Fortson opened the door with his gun down and raised his left hand.
The deputy fired six shots without providing first aid.
Attorney Ben Crump filed a federal lawsuit on May 6 2024 naming Duran, Sheriff Eric Aden, the apartment-complex owner, and an unidentified caller.
A pretrial hearing is set for August 11, with no trial date yet.

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Story summary

Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran shot Airman Roger Fortson in his apartment on May 3 2024.
Body-camera shows Fortson opened the door with his gun down and raised his left hand.
The deputy fired six shots without providing first aid.
Attorney Ben Crump filed a federal lawsuit on May 6 2024 naming Duran, Sheriff Eric Aden, the apartment-complex owner, and an unidentified caller.
A pretrial hearing is set for August 11, with no trial date yet.