A funeral was held Friday in Georgia to honor Roger Fortson, the 23-year-old US Airman who was fatally shot by a Florida deputy.

US Airman Roger Fortson, killed by deputy in his own home, honored at funeral . The 23-year-old was remembered as a "great" man. By Tesfaye Negussie and Davi Merchan. May 17, 2024, 3:45 PM.

Chantemekki Fortson, left, the mother of slain airman Roger Fortson stands at his casket during his funeral at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 17, 2024, near Atlanta. (AP Photo ...

Roger Fortson’s family and Air Force members gathered at the Georgia funeral for the Black senior airman killed in his Florida home by a sheriff’s deputy.

U.S. Air Force personnel stand near the coffin of slain airman Roger Fortson during his funeral at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, May 17, 2024, near Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP) STONECREST ...

The funeral for an Atlanta airman, who was shot to death by a Florida deputy earlier in May, ... Photos: Funeral service for slain US airman Roger Fortson 1 / 12. ×. via New Birth Missionary ...

Senior US Airman Roger Fortson, who was fatally shot by a Florida sheriff's deputy, will be laid to rest on Friday at a Georgia Baptist church as the funeral service is livestreamed.

The family of killed U.S. Airman Roger Fortson announced Wednesday plans to hold wake and funeral ceremonies this week.. Fortson, 23, was fatally shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ...

The family of killed U.S. Airman Roger Fortson announced Wednesday plans to hold wake and funeral ceremonies this week. Fortson, 23, was fatally shot by an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office ...

The body of Roger Fortson, the 23-year-old active duty U.S. airman fatally shot by a Florida deputy, was delivered to his family this week.. It was reportedly transferred to Atlanta, Georgia, on ...

Several of Roger Fortson's family members spoke at his funeral, sharing more about his "humble" nature while holding back tears. "I thought Roger was the coolest person in the world.

ATLANTA — Dozens of Air Force members came together at a suburban Atlanta church Friday with the family and friends of Senior Airman Roger Fortson to honor the serviceman, who was shot and ...