Las Vegas Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting During Response to Home Invasion, Suspect Charged

On Tuesday, Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren gave information regarding a shooting that involved an officer. Following several reports of gunfire, officers, including Officer Alexander Bookman, arrived at the 6900 block of Wine River Drive. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the homeowner, 43-year-old Brandon Durham, called the police to report that someone had broken into his house and that he was hiding in the toilet.

Officers arrived to discover the house damaged and to hear screaming coming from within. After forcing admission, Officer Bookman found Durham and 31-year-old Alejandra Boudreaux fumbling with a knife. Durham was fatally struck by Bookman’s bullet. Durham was declared dead at the site despite the fact that medical assistance was given. Boudreaux was taken into custody.

Among the allegations against Boudreaux are assault with a deadly weapon, house invasion with a dangerous weapon, child abuse, domestic violence, and irresponsible acts that resulted in death. The Clark County Detention Center has received her booking.

The situation is being investigated by the Critical Incident Review Team of the LVMPD in order to assess force-related policies, strategies, and training. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s YouTube channel features a briefing video that describes the incident.

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