Andre Fortson of DeKalb County dies in fatal DeKalb County shooting
Fatal DeKalb County shooting death of Andre Fortson of DeKalb County – Obituary
A teenager who was fatally shot on Tuesday night in DeKalb County has been identified as Andre Fortson, the brother of an Atlanta airman previously killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy, as confirmed by the county medical examiner’s office and family members.
Police reports indicate that officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Road just before 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Andre Fortson with a gunshot wound, and he was declared dead at the scene.
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Andre was found lying in the breezeway of a nearby apartment building. Authorities have not released any additional information regarding potential suspects or arrests.
According to his family, Andre was about to celebrate his 17th birthday this coming Sunday. They also confirmed that he was the brother of 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the Fortson family in the case of Roger Fortson, expressed the family’s grief and their desire for answers regarding Andre’s death.
“The Fortson family is enduring the loss of another young family member. This period has been extremely difficult for them following Roger’s death,” Crump stated. “The death of another young family member—a child—has been profoundly devastating. We request privacy and space from the media and the public during this incredibly challenging time.”
In June, the Fortson family, alongside Ben Crump, held a press conference in Atlanta to address the recent firing of Okaloosa County Deputy Eddie Duran by Sheriff Eric Aden on June 1. An internal investigation concluded that Roger Fortson did not exhibit hostile movements, deeming the shooting unjustifiable.
Fatal DeKalb County shooting death of Andre Fortson of DeKalb County – Obituary A teenager who was fatally shot on Tuesday night in DeKalb County has been identified as Andre Fortson, the brother of an Atlanta airman previously killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy, as confirmed by the county medical examiner’s office and family members.…
Fatal DeKalb County shooting death of Andre Fortson of DeKalb County – Obituary A teenager who was fatally shot on Tuesday night in DeKalb County has been identified as Andre Fortson, the brother of an Atlanta airman previously killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy, as confirmed by the county medical examiner’s office and family members.…