FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is expected to announce a lawsuit on behalf of the family of a U.S. airman from Atlanta who was shot and killed at his apartment by a Florida deputy last year.
The deadly shooting happened in Okaloosa County, Florida, on May 3, 2024. The complaint is expected to accuse the deputy involved, Deputy Eddie Duran, of using “excessive and unconstitutional deadly force” when Roger Fortson was killed, a news release from the law firm states.
Crump and Fortson’s family are expected to make the announcement Tuesday, May 6 and will hold a news conference in Fort Walton Beach, Florida…