Event Brief
Former Deputy Acquitted in Fortson Shooting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Summary: An Okaloosa County jury found former deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter in the May 2024 shooting death of Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson at his Fort Walton Beach apartment. Fortson’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, said it will continue its federal civil rights lawsuit.
WHO: Former Okaloosa County sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran; Roger Fortson’s family, represented by attorney Ben Crump
WHAT: Duran was acquitted of manslaughter in Fortson’s fatal shooting; Fortson’s family plans to continue its federal civil rights lawsuit.
WHEN: Oct 2026
WHERE: Okaloosa County, Florida
WHY: The jury acquitted Duran on the manslaughter charge; no specific reason for the verdict was reported.
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