The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in the southeast Las Vegas Valley expressed their grief and disbelief at a news conference held outside their family home. Isabella Durham, 15, recounted the tragic events that led to her father, Brandon Durham, being fatally shot by the police. She mentioned how she heard the gunshots and handed her father the phone to call the police, only to never see him alive again.
The incident occurred after a break-in at the Durham family home, prompting Isabella to call the police. However, the situation escalated quickly, leading to Brandon Durham being shot multiple times by Officer Alexander Bookman. The family members stated that the only shots fired on the property were from the officer.
Police responded to reports of a shooting in the area and found Brandon Durham and Alejandra Boudreaux in an altercation, with Boudreaux allegedly armed with a knife. The details surrounding who was holding the knife at the time of the shooting were unclear, but body camera footage reviewed by the family suggested that Boudreaux was the one holding the weapon.
The family expressed their concerns about the handling of the situation, with some members suggesting that there may have been a racial component involved, as Brandon Durham was Black. They called for transparency and accountability from the police department, demanding answers about the events that led to his death.
Brandon Durham’s loved ones painted a picture of a kind and loving man who enjoyed board games, superheroes, and the Minnesota Vikings. They highlighted his fear of the police, despite reaching out to them for help in a moment of distress. The family described Brandon as the glue that held them together, and his death as a wrongful killing that left them shattered.
The shooting marked the 13th officer-involved shooting by Metro Police this year, raising concerns about the use of force and threat perception in such incidents. The family and friends of Brandon Durham emphasized the need for accountability and justice in cases of police-involved shootings, stressing that those responsible should be held to the same standards of the law.
As they continue to seek answers and closure, the Durham family hopes that their tragic loss will not be in vain and that their calls for transparency and justice will be heard. The community stands in solidarity with them as they navigate the difficult road ahead.
