A Las Vegas man, Brandon Durham, was fatally shot by police officer Alexander Bookman after calling 911 during a home invasion. Durham was reportedly struggling with the intruder over a knife when Bookman arrived and fired his weapon, resulting in Durham's death. The intruder, who knew Durham, was arrested and charged with home invasion and assault. The incident has sparked controversy, with Durham's family demanding Bookman's dismissal and charges, while the police union defends the officer's actions. An investigation is ongoing.
Brandon Durham, a Las Vegas resident, was fatally shot by police after calling 911 during a home invasion, fearing for his life. The incident involved a confrontation with Alejandra Boudreaux, who was in a casual relationship with Durham and is now facing multiple charges. Body camera footage showed Durham in a struggle with Boudreaux before being shot by officer Alexander Bookman, who is on paid leave pending investigation. Durham's family is calling for Bookman's arrest, citing police negligence, as officers were previously familiar with the involved parties.
The family of Brandon Durham, a Las Vegas man shot dead by police after calling 911 to report a break-in, is demanding the arrest of the officer involved. Durham was killed by Officer Alexander Bookman, who fired at him while he was trying to disarm a woman with a knife. The woman, Alejandra Boudreaux, has been charged with multiple offenses, including home invasion. Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt argues there was no justification for the use of deadly force, as Durham was not posing a threat. The incident is under investigation, with the district attorney's office considering potential prosecution of the officer.
