Ex-Florida sheriff's deputy who killed U.S. airman Roger Fortson is charged with manslaughter

A Florida Panhandle sheriff's deputy is facing a charge of manslaughter with a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun.

Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran was charged Thursday in the May 3 shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Thursday. That is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison.

Marcille said a warrant has been issued for Duran's arrest but he is not in custody at the moment.