Lawyer: Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment
As a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, the recent news of a Florida deputy fatally shooting Senior Airman Roger Fortson in his own apartment hits close to home. The deputy allegedly entered Fortson’s apartment, failed to announce themselves, and shot the young airman, all because he believed he was in the wrong apartment. It is a horrifying realization that a law enforcement officer can enter your home, unannounced and itchy on the trigger, and take your life without facing immediate consequences.
The lack of accountability in situations like these is deeply troubling. The deputy in question has been placed on paid administrative leave, which seems more like a reward than a punishment.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker