The Las Vegas Metro Police Department has released body-cam video of Officer Alexander Bookman shooting and killing Brandon Durham.
The police video appears to show Durham struggling over a knife with Suspect Alejandra Boudreaux when Officer Bookman shouted, “Drop the knife,” and then fatally shot Durham.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98_uIZVT5RM
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Press Release Re: Brandon Durham Fatal Shooting
Office of Public Information
400-B S. Martin L. King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office 702-828-4082
Sheriff Kevin McMahill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On November 12, 2024, at approximately 12:40 a.m., LVMPD officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 6900 block of Wine River Drive. One of the reports was received from 43-year-old Brandon Durham.
Durham stated multiple people were outside shooting at his residence. He then stated someone had entered through the front and back doors of the house, and he was locking himself in the bathroom.
Simultaneously, officers arrived in the area, including Officer Alexander Bookman. They observed damage to the house and could hear screaming coming from inside the residence. Based on the circumstances, Officer Bookman kicked in the front door.
Inside, Officer Bookman located Durham and another individual, later identified as 31-year-old Alejandra Boudreaux, struggling over a knife. Officer Bookman gave verbal commands to drop the knife. He then discharged his firearm striking Durham.
Officers took Boudreaux into custody and provided medical attention to Durham. Medical personnel were summoned and pronounced Durham deceased at the scene.
Through the course of the investigation, it was determined Boudreaux had committed the following crimes:
1 count of Performance of Act in Willful or Wanton Disregard of Safety of Persons Resulting in Death
1 count of Home Invasion with a Deadly Weapon
1 count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Domestic Violence
1 count of Child Abuse, Neglect, or Endangerment
She was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center.
An examination of this incident is being conducted by the LVMPD Critical Incident Review Team. This review focuses on policy, tactics, and training as it relates to this use of force.
A video of the briefing can be viewed by clicking on the following link:
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