Eddie Duran
Service Record
Altus Oklahoma Police Department
| Rank | Sergeant[1] |
| Dates of Service | 2019.[1] |
| Last Known Status | Separated |
Okaloosa County Florida Sheriff's Office
| Rank | Deputy |
| Dates of Service | July 2019 - November 2019 (resigned)[1]; June 2023 - May 31, 2024.[2] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[2] |
Incident Reports
2024 Death of Roger Fortson
On May 3, 2024, Duran responded to a domestic disturbance call and knocked on Fortson's door several times. Fortson answered the door while carrying a handgun that was pointed at the ground. Duran fired, striking Fortson.[2]
Officers rendered aid.[1] Fortson died.[2]
The incident was captured on Duran's body-worn camera.[2]
Response Timeline
The agency opened a criminal and administrative internal affairs investigations.[1]
The criminal investigation was turned over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.[1]
On May 30, 2024, the agency concluded their administrative investigation, determining that the "use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable"[1]
On May 31, 2024, Duran was fired.[2]
On August 23, 2024, Duran was charged with manslaughter with a firearm. Duran faces up to 30 years in prison.[2]
LEO Ratings
References
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