Las Vegas Police officer who killed Brandon Durham in his own home resigns
Bookman’s attorney says officer was eligible to return to duty before choosing to leave the department
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer who shot and killed a Las Vegas homeowner after responding to reports of a home invasion has chosen not to return to the department, his attorney said.
Officer Alexander Bookman, who was not indicted for the killing of Brandon Durham inside his home, has resigned from his position within the police department, according to Bookman’s attorney, David Roger.
EN ESPAÑOL: Renuncia el agente de policía de Las Vegas que mató a Brandon Durham en su propia casa
Roger said Bookman was eligible to return to duty but chose to resign.
This comes following a year after it was revealed he would not be indicted in the deadly shooting that occurred back in November of 2024.
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