WALTON BEACH, Fla. — National civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and the family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson issued the following statement, responding to the State Attorney’s decision to file charges against the sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed Fortson in his apartment more than three months ago.
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was fatally shot by a law enforcement officer in his Ft. Walton Beach apartment on May 3, 2024. According to the family and video footage, Fortson complied with the officer’s commands, making the use of deadly force unnecessary.
“This decision marks the first step towards justice for the family of Roger Fortson. Nothing can ever bring Roger back, and our fight is far from over, but we are hopeful that this arrest and these charges will result in real justice for the Fortson family. Let this be a reminder to law enforcement officers everywhere that they swore a solemn oath to protect and defend, and their actions have consequences, especially when it results in the loss of life.”
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Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump and his national network of specialized attorneys have spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more, visit BenCrump.com or call (800) 935-8111
