Bodycam video released in death of Atlanta US airman shot by Florida deputy – 95.5 WSB

“We are doing what we can to ensure the facts of this case are fully understood,” said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden.

In the video, only a second passed before the deputy shot Fortson after opening his door. You can also see Fortson holding a gun pointed at the ground.

Fortson’s family and attorney Benjamin Crump said Fortson legally owned the gun and answered his front door because he heard loud bangs.

“He was trained in the use of a firearm. He’s a military trained officer,” Crump said.

“I’m absolutely horrified,” said Dr. Jamal Bryant, pastor of New Birth.

Pastor Bryant said Fortson’s mother is a member of the church. He said he actually played a recording of Fortson’s call with his girlfriend, moments before the shooting.

When asked what he heard on the recording, here’s what Bryant had to say.

“He knocks on the door…he opens the door because he’s a trained military man when they first knocked, they didn’t identify themselves,” Bryant said.

The investigation into the deadly shooting continues.

“I just ask that the greater Atlanta family keep this family in prayer,” Bryant said.

Funeral services for U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson will be held at the chapel of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb County on May 17.