Latest development emerges in a story involving the death of an active duty US Air Force member who was fatally shot by the Sheriff.
The video was made public after civil rights attorney Ben Crump requested officials to release it.
The video shows the Sheriff led to the room of Roger Fortson, who had a gun in his hand when he opened the door.
Video Disputes Family Claims
The video shows a woman, a resident living in the building, leading the police officer to the apartment of Mr. Fortson.
The Sheriff can be heard banging on the door saying “Sheriff’s office, open the door!”.
As soon as the airman opens the door, the police officer greets him with gunshots, injuring him seriously.
The Sheriff said he opened fire in self-defense as Mr. Fortson opened the door, having a gun in his hand.
The video disputes claims made by Mr. Fortson’s family who previously maintained that the deputy was at the wrong door.
