Jury acquits fired Florida sheriff's deputy in killing of Black U.S. Airforce Airman Roger Fortson
A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the killing of a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot at his apartment during a domestic disturbance call.
TL;DR
- A former Florida sheriff's deputy was found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm.
- The deputy was involved in the fatal shooting of a Black U.S. Air Force airman.
- The shooting took place at the airman's apartment.
- The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance call.