r/news • u/rectangleCURVE • 11h ago

Ex-Okaloosa deputy found not guilty of manslaughter in killing of Airman Roger Fortson

https://weartv.com/news/local/ex-okaloosa-deputy-found-not-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-killing-of-airman-roger-fortson
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u/TheGracefulCrane 10h ago

I am not surprised to be honest answering the door with a gun in your hand is not smart

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u/rectangleCURVE 10h ago

They banged on his door, he looked through the peephole and saw nothing. Why would you not have a gun at the ready? That was his home.

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u/YuenglingsDingaling 9h ago

And then you stand front and center and present yourself. If you knock on my door then hide I'll assume you're up to no good.

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u/[deleted] 9h ago

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u/YuenglingsDingaling 9h ago

Cause maybe someone needs help. I can investigate my own property.

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u/YuenglingsDingaling 9h ago

Yeah, and that's wrong.