NewzA Florida jury has acquitted former sheriff’s deputy Eddie Duran of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. Air Force airman. The incident occurred after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at Fortson's residence, which was later determined to be a false report. Upon opening his door, Fortson was holding a firearm, leading to the fatal encounter with the deputy.
The acquittal concludes the legal proceedings regarding the shooting, which drew national attention due to the circumstances surrounding the dispatch call and the subsequent use of force. The case centered on the deputy's actions during the response to the erroneous report.
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