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The body camera footage from a deputy sheriff who fatally shot a US Air Force member at his home has been publically released by the Florida police.

23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson was taken to a hospital where he died, according to the officials.

A lawyer for the victim's family, citing a witness, alleged the police burst into the wrong home.

The claim of self-defence is disputed by police, who say the deputy reacted to protect themselves from an armed Fortson.

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Fortson was shot on May 3 at his home, located 5 miles from the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, where he is based.

The deputy who shot him has since been placed on administrative leave. However, the department has not disclosed the name of the deputy.&nbsp;

The shooting is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney's Office, said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden.

Aden has promised to provide transparency and accountability but added, “These investigations take time. But I assure you that we are not hiding, covering up, or taking any action that would result in a rushed judgment of Fortson or our deputy."

<h2>What the video shows</h2>

The sheriff showed the video taken from the&nbsp;body camera worn by the deputy who fired the fatal shots.

Body camera footage released by police shows officers arriving at Fortson's apartment complex. A witness, who reported hearing a fight, leads them to an elevator.&nbsp;

The footage then shows a single deputy approaching the apartment door, knocking, and announcing twice that he is with the sheriff's office.

Fortson was seen holding a gun as he opened the door. The deputy then fired multiple shots as soon as the door opened, telling him afterwards to drop the weapon.

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"It's over there. I don't have it," Fortson said as he lay on the floor.

<h2>What the Fortson family says</h2>

A lawyer for the Fortson family, Ben Crump, said in a news conference, "He was a patriot. He was a US airman, special ops. He was fighting for our way of life. He was fighting for everybody."

The lawyer further informed&nbsp;that at the time of the shooting, Fortson was on a video call with a friend, who described the scene.

According to the friend, the airman heard a knock at his door and called out, but no answer came. A second, much more forceful knock followed, yet the peephole revealed nothing.

It is at this point that Fortson is said to have grown concerned and retrieved his gun, which the lawyer said was legally owned.

As Fortson returned to his living room, the witness said police burst through the door, saw that the resident was armed and shot him six times.

The lawyer said the witness believed the officers were in the wrong apartment.

The sheriff on Thursday denied that officers had gone to the wrong address.

(With inputs from agencies)

The body camera footage from a deputy sheriff who fatally shot a US Air Force member at his home has been publically released by the Florida police. 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson was taken to a hospital where he died, according to the officials.

The body camera footage from a deputy sheriff who fatally shot a US Air Force member at his home has been publically released by the Florida police. 23-year-old Senior Airman Roger Fortson was taken to a hospital where he died, according to the officials. A lawyer for the victim's family, citing a witness, alleged the police burst into the wrong home. The claim of self-defence is disputed by police, who say the deputy reacted to protect themselves from an armed Fortson. Also read: Despite Biden's warning Israel continues its invasion of Rafah, kills over 15 Fortson was shot on May 3 at his home, located 5 miles from the Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida, where he is based. The deputy who shot him has since been placed on administrative leave. However, the department has not disclosed the name of the deputy. The shooting is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney's Office, said Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden. Aden has promised to provide transparency and accountability but added, “These investigations take time. But I assure you that we are not hiding, covering up, or taking any action that would result in a rushed judgment of Fortson or our deputy." What the video shows The sheriff showed the video taken from the body camera worn by the deputy who fired the fatal shots. Body camera footage released by police shows officers arriving at Fortson's apartment complex. A witness, who reported hearing a fight, leads them to an elevator. The footage then shows a single deputy approaching the apartment door, knocking, and announcing twice that he is with the sheriff's office. Fortson was seen holding a gun as he opened the door. The deputy then fired multiple shots as soon as the door opened, telling him afterwards to drop the weapon. Also read: US to reject asylum claims faster under newly proposed regulation "It's over there. I don't have it," Fortson said as he lay on the floor. What the Fortson family says A lawyer for the Fortson family, Ben Crump, said in a news conference, "He was a patriot. He was a US airman, special ops. He was fighting for our way of life. He was fighting for everybody." The lawyer further informed that at the time of the shooting, Fortson was on a video call with a friend, who described the scene. According to the friend, the airman heard a knock at his door and called out, but no answer came. A second, much more forceful knock followed, yet the peephole revealed nothing. It is at this point that Fortson is said to have grown concerned and retrieved his gun, which the lawyer said was legally owned. As Fortson returned to his living room, the witness said police burst through the door, saw that the resident was armed and shot him six times. The lawyer said the witness believed the officers were in the wrong apartment. The sheriff on Thursday denied that officers had gone to the wrong address. (With inputs from agencies)

Bodycam video showing fatal shooting of US Airman released

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A young&nbsp;Abu Dhabi royal family member, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al&nbsp;Nahyan passed away on Thursday (May 9), according to the UAE Presidential Court. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan was the son of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died in 2019.

The Presidential Court issued a statement that was cited in the National newspaper.

It said, "The Presidential Court extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies on the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praying to Allah Almighty to shower the deceased with His vast mercy, grant him eternal paradise, and provide his family and relatives with patience and solace."

Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan was well-known in the equestrian community for his extraordinary skill as a horseback rider. His age was not known to the public.

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At Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque, a sizable gathering of Sheikhs and non-Sheikhs said funeral prayers for Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Later on Thursday afternoon, they transported him to Al Bateen Cemetery, where he will ultimately rest.

Users of UAE-based social media sites also offered condolences on Sheikh Hazza's passing and expressed praise for him.

The oldest son of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as a number of other members of the governing Nahyan family attended the young royal's funeral prayers.

Among those expressing their sympathies was Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the crown prince of nearby Dubai.

"Sheikhs and worshippers have performed the funeral prayer for Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and carried him to his final resting place in Al Bateen Cemetery," Abu Dhabi media office posted on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

A young Abu Dhabi royal family member, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Thursday (May 9), according to the UAE Presidential Court. The cause of his death remains undisclosed.

A young Abu Dhabi royal family member, Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Thursday (May 9), according to the UAE Presidential Court. The cause of his death remains undisclosed. Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan was the son of Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who died in 2019. The Presidential Court issued a statement that was cited in the National newspaper. It said, "The Presidential Court extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies on the death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, praying to Allah Almighty to shower the deceased with His vast mercy, grant him eternal paradise, and provide his family and relatives with patience and solace." Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan was well-known in the equestrian community for his extraordinary skill as a horseback rider. His age was not known to the public. Also read: UAE shifts to remote work, learning for coming Thursday and Friday. Here's why At Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque, a sizable gathering of Sheikhs and non-Sheikhs said funeral prayers for Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Later on Thursday afternoon, they transported him to Al Bateen Cemetery, where he will ultimately rest. Users of UAE-based social media sites also offered condolences on Sheikh Hazza's passing and expressed praise for him. The oldest son of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as a number of other members of the governing Nahyan family attended the young royal's funeral prayers. Among those expressing their sympathies was Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the crown prince of nearby Dubai. "Sheikhs and worshippers have performed the funeral prayer for Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and carried him to his final resting place in Al Bateen Cemetery," Abu Dhabi media office posted on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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According to authorities, University of Arizona police were compelled to use tear gas or another chemical munition to break up anti-Israel demonstrations on campus.

The University of Arizona Police said that there was an unlawful gathering at University Park early on Friday morning, advising individuals to "leave immediately" or "avoid the area" completely.

Subsequently, the police department said on X that they used "chemical munition" to clear the gathering.

"Police instructing unlawful assembly to disperse. Chemical munitions deployed. Avoid the area &amp; follow directions of police," they tweeted on X.

"The University of Arizona Police Department is enforcing our campus use policy to remove an unauthorized encampment. A structure made from wooden pallets and other debris was erected on campus property after 5 p.m. in violation of the policy. University officials issued warnings to remove the encampment and disperse. The warnings were ignored," a statement from the college read.

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The statement further stated that in order to safeguard the campus, students, professors, visitors, and university activities, University President Robert C Robbins has implemented a zero-tolerance enforcement strategy.

"Anyone found in violation of the law faces arrest and legal action. To guarantee the security of those attending the Centennial Hall convocation, university officials have taken steps," the statement added.

This came after the riot gear-clad police raid on an anti-Israel camp in Tucson, where they detained many individuals early on Wednesday.

At that time, school administrators were instructed by President Robert Robbins to "immediately enforce campus use policies."

Republican senator from Arizona's 17th District, Justine Wadsack, demanded "mass arrests" in response to the "disorderly" protest.

When questioned by a user of X about whether the demonstrators were "committing actual crimes," she said that many individuals had attacked law enforcement.

Participants, according to her, were "trespassing" and "committing disorderly conduct."

"This is not a peaceful protest when they are trespassing, stealing fencing for barriers, committing disorderly conduct, assaulting police by throwing frozen water bottles at their heads, spraying people with a mixture of CocaCola &amp; yeast while shooting off fireworks!" Wadsack tweeted.

(With inputs from agencies)

According to authorities, University of Arizona police were compelled to use tear gas or another chemical munition to break up anti-Israel demonstrations on campus.

According to authorities, University of Arizona police were compelled to use tear gas or another chemical munition to break up anti-Israel demonstrations on campus. The University of Arizona Police said that there was an unlawful gathering at University Park early on Friday morning, advising individuals to "leave immediately" or "avoid the area" completely. Subsequently, the police department said on X that they used "chemical munition" to clear the gathering. "Police instructing unlawful assembly to disperse. Chemical munitions deployed. Avoid the area & follow directions of police," they tweeted on X. "The University of Arizona Police Department is enforcing our campus use policy to remove an unauthorized encampment. A structure made from wooden pallets and other debris was erected on campus property after 5 p.m. in violation of the policy. University officials issued warnings to remove the encampment and disperse. The warnings were ignored," a statement from the college read. Also read: Hilary Clinton calls US pro-Palestinian protesters 'ignorant' of Middle East history The statement further stated that in order to safeguard the campus, students, professors, visitors, and university activities, University President Robert C Robbins has implemented a zero-tolerance enforcement strategy. "Anyone found in violation of the law faces arrest and legal action. To guarantee the security of those attending the Centennial Hall convocation, university officials have taken steps," the statement added. This came after the riot gear-clad police raid on an anti-Israel camp in Tucson, where they detained many individuals early on Wednesday. At that time, school administrators were instructed by President Robert Robbins to "immediately enforce campus use policies." Republican senator from Arizona's 17th District, Justine Wadsack, demanded "mass arrests" in response to the "disorderly" protest. When questioned by a user of X about whether the demonstrators were "committing actual crimes," she said that many individuals had attacked law enforcement. Participants, according to her, were "trespassing" and "committing disorderly conduct." "This is not a peaceful protest when they are trespassing, stealing fencing for barriers, committing disorderly conduct, assaulting police by throwing frozen water bottles at their heads, spraying people with a mixture of CocaCola & yeast while shooting off fireworks!" Wadsack tweeted. (With inputs from agencies)

University of Arizona Police use 'chemical munitions' to disperse student protesters

Hillary Clinton, the former US secretary of state, has said that students who support Palestine on college campuses throughout the country lack knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's history.

Pro-Palestinian protests have been happening on college campuses&nbsp;after Israel attacked Gaza in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas, but in recent weeks, the level of activity has dramatically escalated.

On Thursday, Clinton on MSNBC's Morning Joe said that the continuing protests are being driven by a lack of understanding of "the history of the Middle East," adding that young people are also ignorant of American history.

"I have had many conversations, as you have had, with a lot of young people over the last many months now. They don't know very much at all about the history of the Middle East. Or, frankly, about history in many areas of the world, including in our own country," Clinton said.

Clinton went on to recall her husband, former president Bill Clinton, trying to mediate a "two-state solution" agreement between the Israeli government and the then-dominant Palestinian Authority during the 2000 Camp David Summit.

The former first lady referred to the non-agreement of former Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat as "one of the great tragedies of history" and emphasised that a Palestinian state would have been in place for many years had an agreement been achieved.

Clinton stated that Arafat "wanted" to sign the pact but was "pretty sure he'd be killed" by Hamas militants, citing the assassinations of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat as examples of extremists pursuing peace.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict's historical settlement efforts were described by the former secretary of state as "a very important piece of history to comprehend if you're going to take any kind of position concerning what's going on right now."

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Clinton said that pro-Hamas "propaganda" on social media and in the classroom may have tricked college demonstrators, adding that young people are receiving material that frequently has a hidden "agenda" or are without "any kind of context."

"Propaganda is not education. Propaganda, whether it's on TikTok or in the classroom, is actually the opposite of education. Anybody who is teaching in a university, or anyone who is putting content on social media, should be held responsible for what they include and what they exclude," Clinton said.

"So much of what we're seeing—particularly on TikTok—about what's going on in the Middle East, is woefully false. But it's also incredibly slanted: pro-Hamas, anti-Israel. And it is not any place where anyone should go to get information on complex manners, like what's going on there," she added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hillary Clinton, the former US secretary of state, has said that students who support Palestine on college campuses throughout the country lack knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's history.

Hillary Clinton, the former US secretary of state, has said that students who support Palestine on college campuses throughout the country lack knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's history. Pro-Palestinian protests have been happening on college campuses after Israel attacked Gaza in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas, but in recent weeks, the level of activity has dramatically escalated. On Thursday, Clinton on MSNBC's Morning Joe said that the continuing protests are being driven by a lack of understanding of "the history of the Middle East," adding that young people are also ignorant of American history. "I have had many conversations, as you have had, with a lot of young people over the last many months now. They don't know very much at all about the history of the Middle East. Or, frankly, about history in many areas of the world, including in our own country," Clinton said. Clinton went on to recall her husband, former president Bill Clinton, trying to mediate a "two-state solution" agreement between the Israeli government and the then-dominant Palestinian Authority during the 2000 Camp David Summit. The former first lady referred to the non-agreement of former Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat as "one of the great tragedies of history" and emphasised that a Palestinian state would have been in place for many years had an agreement been achieved. Clinton stated that Arafat "wanted" to sign the pact but was "pretty sure he'd be killed" by Hamas militants, citing the assassinations of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat as examples of extremists pursuing peace. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict's historical settlement efforts were described by the former secretary of state as "a very important piece of history to comprehend if you're going to take any kind of position concerning what's going on right now." Also read: Amid Gaza protests, US ambassador Garcetti skips JNU meet Clinton said that pro-Hamas "propaganda" on social media and in the classroom may have tricked college demonstrators, adding that young people are receiving material that frequently has a hidden "agenda" or are without "any kind of context." "Propaganda is not education. Propaganda, whether it's on TikTok or in the classroom, is actually the opposite of education. Anybody who is teaching in a university, or anyone who is putting content on social media, should be held responsible for what they include and what they exclude," Clinton said. "So much of what we're seeing—particularly on TikTok—about what's going on in the Middle East, is woefully false. But it's also incredibly slanted: pro-Hamas, anti-Israel. And it is not any place where anyone should go to get information on complex manners, like what's going on there," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Hillary Clinton calls US pro-Palestinian protesters 'ignorant' of Middle East history

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