Emerald Coast Daily

Duran Acquitted in Roger Fortson Shooting

Duran Acquitted in Roger Fortson Shooting

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was found not guilty Oct. 1 in the fatal shooting of Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Duran's planned appeal and the Fortson family's anticipated federal civil-rights lawsuit keep the case active for the Hurlburt Field and local military communities.

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Updated Oct 4, 2026