LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A house invasion suspect concerned in a lethal police taking pictures refused to look in court docket Monday morning for an preliminary look.
Alejandra Boudreaux, 31, is going through fees of manslaughter, dwelling invasion, and assault with the usage of a lethal weapon after he allegedly broke into Brandon Durham’s dwelling close to Jap Avenue and Sundown Street on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Las Vegas police shoot, kill man who known as 911 throughout dwelling invasion
Durham, who lived within the dwelling, was shot and killed by a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division officer after calling 911 to report that folks had been making an attempt to enter his dwelling on Wine River Drive.
Throughout a police information convention, Help Sheriff Dori Koren confirmed video from Officer Alexander Bookman’s body-worn digicam that confirmed him getting into the house and yelling “Drop the knife” earlier than firing one shot at Durham adopted by 5 extra photographs earlier than Durham stumbled, fell backward, and died.
Household reacts to video of Las Vegas police officer taking pictures father
A choose mentioned Bourdeaux can be transported by any means essential to make an look in court docket subsequent week. The preliminary look is rescheduled for Nov. 25.
Clark County District Legal professional Steve Wolfson despatched out a information launch expressing his condolences for the household whereas asking for the general public’s persistence relating to the investigation.
“The death of Mr. Brandon Durham is tragic,” Wolfson mentioned within the launch. “I have seenthe same video that Mr. Durham’s family and the public have seen. My heart goes out to his family. In fact, I personally met with Mr. Durham’s mother, brother, sister, and niece earlier today to express my condolences firsthand and explain the process moving forward.”
Wolfson added that the investigation was nonetheless in its starting phases and that the investigation would take weeks, if not months for the LVMPD to finish.
“It might be inappropriate for me to specific an opinion relating to whether or not felony fees are going to be filed. I merely don’t have all the data but,” Wolfson mentioned.
After the investigation is accomplished, the DA’s workplace will decide whether or not or to not file felony fees in opposition to any of the officers concerned.
“Currently, there are dual – – but separate – – investigations being conducted by LVMPD,” Wolfson defined. “There is an administrative review to determine what, if any, policies were violated and whether discipline should be imposed against any of the officers involved. There is a contemporaneous criminal investigation to determine whether Metro will submit criminal charges against any officer involved in this matter.”
