Ex-Florida sheriff's deputy who killed U.S. airman Roger Fortson is charged with manslaughter
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A Florida Panhandle sheriff's deputy is facing a charge of manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.
Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged Thursday in the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Thursday. That is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Marcille said a warrant has been issued for Duran's arrest but he is not in custody at the moment.
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