Last week, a tragic incident unfolded in Las Vegas as a 43-year-old father was shot and killed by a police officer in his own home. The events transpired after the father, Brandon Durham, made a distress call to 911 seeking help.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting at Wine River Drive in the early hours of November 12. Upon arrival, Officer Alexander Bookman and his team encountered a chaotic scene with damaged property and sounds of distress emanating from Durham's residence.
Upon entering the home, Officer Bookman found Durham and Alejandra Boudreaux, engaged in a physical altercation over a knife. Despite commands to drop the weapon, Officer Bookman fired multiple shots, resulting in Durham's tragic death at the scene.
The incident, which marked the eighth fatal officer-involved shooting for the department in 2024, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Attorney Lee Merritt, representing Durham's family, demanded immediate action against Officer Bookman.
Further investigation revealed that Boudreaux, who had a casual relationship with Durham, had broken into the home with suicidal intentions. She confessed to provoking the confrontation and expressed remorse for the tragic outcome.
Boudreaux now faces a slew of charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and home invasion. Meanwhile, the Clark County District Attorney emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and urged patience as authorities gather all pertinent information.
As the community grapples with this devastating loss, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's critical incident review team continues to probe the circumstances surrounding Durham's untimely death. Officer Bookman has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
