[GRAPHIC FOOTAGE] Body Cam Video Released Of 23-Year-Old U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fatally Shot At Residence

[GRAPHIC FOOTAGE] Body Cam Video Released Of 23-Year-Old U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fatally Shot At Residence


The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage of the fatal shooting of Roger Fortson.

Fortson, 23, was a decorated U.S. Air Force Senior Airman.

The airman was shot multiple times by a deputy after police allegedly came to the wrong apartment.

Trending: Watch: Racers Kyle Busch, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Get Into Intense Fistfight After NASCAR All-Star Race

The tragedy occurred at Fortson’s off-base residence in Okaloosa County, Florida.

“Police had responded to a ‘disturbance’ call and knocked on the wrong door. According to Fortson’s girlfriend who was on a FaceTime call with him, Fortson had no clue what was going on when he heard a knock at the door. Out of caution, he retrieved his gun when he didn’t hear the officer say anything,” Collin Rugg wrote.

“When he opened the door, his gun appeared to be facing the

Continue reading


 

Join the conversation!

Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!