Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson

105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Brother of Slain Hurlburt Airman Roger Fortson Shot and Killed in Atlanta

Tragedy strikes again for the Fortson family as the younger brother of a slain Hurlburt Field Airman is fatally shot in Georgia, amid a surge of teen violence in Atlanta.
Hundreds at Hurlburt Gather to Remember AC-130J Gunner Killed By Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy

Scores of airmen, civilians, and contractors descended on Hurlburt Monday morning to pay their respects to Senior Airman Roger Fortson in a common-access-card-only event held at the base. Hundreds of airmen attended the ceremonyβso many overflow bleachers had to be set out on the flight line. The balance of the 4th Special Operations Squadron, Fortson’s unit, escorted the Fortson family to their seats at the memorial. Colonel Patrick Dierig gave the keynote address, aiming to help heal the airmen of the 4th Special Operations Squadron and beyond. The event was broadcast live so deployed airmen could also watch.