U.S. Air Force Senior Airman shot, killed by Okaloosa County deputy: OCSO

Pat O'Donnell

May 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM·1 min read

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An armed man shot and killed by an Okaloosa County sheriff’s deputy on Friday was a U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, News 5 has learned.

Man shot by deputy dies: Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

The sheriff’s deputy, whose identity has not been released, shot U.S. Air Force Airman Roger Fortson, 23, on Friday at Chez Elan Apartments.

SHOOTING LOCATION:

Fortson died of his injuries, News 5 later learned.

According to Hurlburt Field, he was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron and entered active duty on Nov. 19, 2019.

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An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson confirmed that the airman’s death was connected to the previously reported officer-involved shooting death.

OCSO is leading the investigation into this shooting.

This is a developing story. News 5 will provide updates as more information becomes available.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.

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