Crime
43-year-old Brandon Durham killed in officer-involved shooting near Sunset Park
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) identified the officer who fired his weapon as 26-year-old Officer Alexander Bookman.
Las Vegas police have released details regarding an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a knife-wielding suspect near Sunset Park on Tuesday.
On that day, officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the 6900 block of Wine Drive.
Upon arrival, they heard a loud commotion coming from within a nearby residence.
After entering the home, officers encountered two individuals engaged in a physical altercation, during which one of them was armed with a knife.
According to police, one officer commanded the armed individual to drop the weapon.
However, when the situation escalated, another officer discharged his firearm, striking the armed individual.
The Clark County Coroner identified the deceased as 43-year-old Brandon Durham. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) identified the officer who fired his weapon as 26-year-old Officer Alexander Bookman.
Officer Bookman, who joined the LVMPD in 2021, is assigned to the Community Safety Division within the South Central Area Command.
Following standard protocol, Officer Bookman has been placed on paid administrative leave while the department conducts a thorough review of the incident.
The LVMPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation to ensure all details are fully examined.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.