CNN —The Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Black man in his home has been fired, the sheriff’s office announced Friday.
The decision followed an internal investigation into the former deputy, Eddie Duran.
A separate criminal investigation into the deputy’s actions is ongoing with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Mr. Fortson did not commit any crime.
He joined the sheriff’s office again in June 2023.
Persons:
Eddie Duran, Eric Aden, “, Roger Fortson, Fortson, Duran, ” Aden, ” Duran, Christina Maxouris, Shawn Nottingham, Melissa Alonso, Dakin Andone
Organizations:
CNN, Florida Department of Law, Sheriff’s, Okaloosa
Locations:
Florida, Okaloosa