Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police After Man Fatally Shot by Officer in His Own Home During Invasion
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A tragic encounter in which a homeowner was fatally shot by a police officer has led to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against both the officer involved and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The family of Brandon Durham, the deceased, claims the department did not provide sufficient training on the use of deadly force. On November 12, 2024, a home invasion call ended in tragedy when Officer Alexander Bookman responded to Durham’s residence near Sunset Park. During the altercation, Bookman fatally shot Durham, who at the time was engaged … Read more