Documents: Fired Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Field Airman Disciplined in 2021, turned in resignation days before shooting.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has terminated Deputy Eddie Duran following an internal affairs investigation into the fatal shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3. The investigation concluded that Duran’s use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable, violating agency policy. Sheriff Eric Aden emphasized the incident should never have occurred and reaffirmed the office’s commitment to fairness, professionalism, and transparency.

Family of Airman Allegedly Killed By Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy Hires Civil Rights Attorney

Senior Airman Roger Fortson’s tragic death has sparked controversy and demands for transparency as his family seeks answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting allegedly committed by an on-duty Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy. The family has enlisted the help of prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, known for his work in high-profile cases involving police accountability.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.