In a tragic case that has shocked the community, a 43-year-old man named Brandon Durham was shot and killed by police in Las Vegas after he called 911 seeking help when confronting an intruder in his home. On November 12, Durham reported to emergency dispatch that two individuals were trying to break into his house while gunfire erupted outside.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found broken car windows nearby and heard chaos inside the home. Bodycam footage later released shows Officer Alexander Bookman entering the home with his weapon drawn. When he turned a corner, he encountered Durham, who was reportedly wrestling with a woman wearing a ski mask, identified as 31-year-old Alejandra Boudreaux.
In the tense moments that followed, Bookman shouted for Durham to "drop the knife" before firing his weapon, hitting Durham multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene, while Boudreaux was arrested on various charges, including home invasion.
Durham's teenage daughter expressed her outrage, stating she felt her father was treated as a suspect rather than a victim in the aftermath of the incident. The police department has placed Officer Bookman on administrative leave while an internal investigation is conducted. The case has reignited discussions around police use of force, especially in critical moments where victims seek help.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found broken car windows nearby and heard chaos inside the home. Bodycam footage later released shows Officer Alexander Bookman entering the home with his weapon drawn. When he turned a corner, he encountered Durham, who was reportedly wrestling with a woman wearing a ski mask, identified as 31-year-old Alejandra Boudreaux.
In the tense moments that followed, Bookman shouted for Durham to "drop the knife" before firing his weapon, hitting Durham multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene, while Boudreaux was arrested on various charges, including home invasion.
Durham's teenage daughter expressed her outrage, stating she felt her father was treated as a suspect rather than a victim in the aftermath of the incident. The police department has placed Officer Bookman on administrative leave while an internal investigation is conducted. The case has reignited discussions around police use of force, especially in critical moments where victims seek help.
