Nov. 18, 2024
Teen Sees Police Shoot and Kill Father on 911 Call
Isabella's worst nightmare came to life when she watched her father, 43-year-old real estate agent Brandon Durham, being shot by police during a home invasion in Las Vegas. She had been by his side when they received a desperate call for help from their home, where two armed intruders were attempting to break in through both the front and back doors. Despite Brandon's brave efforts to protect them by locking themselves in the bathroom, it was all in vain.
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Created, Written, & Produced by John Reedburg
Hosted & Narrated by Samantha Paul
Production Company: John Reedburg Media
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So this is a very devastating
and difficult situation, Metro
2
00:00:02,600 --> 00:00:04,000
said Thursday.
It's still early in the
3
00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,280
investigation.
Today, I sat down with Durham's
4
00:00:06,280 --> 00:00:09,480
loved ones who shared emotional
reactions about what happened
5
00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:14,280
and what comes next.
He was the victim and I'm
6
00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:16,800
disgusted that the Metropolitan
Police will allow me to live
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00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:18,560
fatherless for the rest of my
life.
8
00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:22,720
In the stifling heat of a Las
Vegas night, sirens wailed,
9
00:00:22,720 --> 00:00:25,880
their discordant Symphony
slicing through the thick
10
00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:29,040
silence that clung to an
ordinary neighborhood now
11
00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:34,400
shrouded in chaos and disbelief.
Beneath the unforgiving glare of
12
00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:38,760
flashing red and blue lights, a
family huddled together, their
13
00:00:38,760 --> 00:00:41,480
faces a montage of fear and
grief.
14
00:00:42,280 --> 00:00:46,040
The echo of gunshot still hung
in the air, a grim reminder of a
15
00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:49,480
home invasion turned deadly by
police intervention.
16
00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:55,000
Their home, once a haven, was
now a crime scene marked with
17
00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:58,840
the indelible stain of violence.
As they stood amid the
18
00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:02,400
tumultuous aftermath, the family
found strength in unity,
19
00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:05,200
prepared to recount their
harrowing ordeal.
20
00:01:06,720 --> 00:01:10,200
Welcome to No Tears for Black
Girls, a true crime series
21
00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:13,640
created, written and produced by
award-winning writer Jon
22
00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:16,040
Reedberg and hosted by Samantha
Paul.
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00:01:18,360 --> 00:01:23,680
On November 12th, 2024, just
after midnight, Brandon Durham
24
00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:27,680
frantically called 911 for help
as two intruders attempted to
25
00:01:27,680 --> 00:01:30,720
break into his home, where he
and his teenage daughter were
26
00:01:30,720 --> 00:01:34,280
present.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan
27
00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:39,160
Police Department reported that
Durham, 43, clearly feared for
28
00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,120
their safety.
During the call, Durham revealed
29
00:01:43,120 --> 00:01:45,560
that the intruders had
successfully entered through
30
00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,880
both the front and back doors
before stating his plan to
31
00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:51,680
barricade himself and his
daughter in the bathroom.
32
00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:57,400
Upon receiving the call at 12:40
AM, three officers, including
33
00:01:57,400 --> 00:02:01,520
Alexander Bookman, 26, who
ultimately shot and killed
34
00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:04,040
Durham, quickly responded to the
scene.
35
00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:08,080
They were alerted by the damage
to windows and vehicles in the
36
00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:11,920
driveway, as well as the sounds
of screams and pounding coming
37
00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:15,600
from inside the house.
Bookman pushed through the grand
38
00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:19,440
entrance of the luxurious Las
Vegas residence with confidence.
39
00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:23,400
As he moved further into the
dimly lit corridors, he
40
00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:27,800
encountered Durham and one
suspect, a woman by the name of
41
00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:32,160
Alejandra Boudreaux, engaged in
a frenzied struggle over a knife
42
00:02:32,160 --> 00:02:35,760
near a bedroom doorway.
Despite initial reports of two
43
00:02:35,760 --> 00:02:38,880
suspects, authorities have
confirmed only one.
44
00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:42,800
With unwavering authority,
Bookman demanded they drop their
45
00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:47,280
weapon before firing his gun.
Just seconds later, his shots
46
00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:50,040
struck both Durham and
Boudreaux, causing them to
47
00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:54,920
collapse onto the ground.
Body Cam footage captured during
48
00:02:54,920 --> 00:02:58,680
this chaotic encounter shows
Bookman firing six more shots at
49
00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:00,800
Durham as he lay lifeless on the
floor.
50
00:03:01,720 --> 00:03:05,040
Despite attempts to save him,
Durham succumbed to his injuries
51
00:03:05,040 --> 00:03:08,680
on the scene.
Meanwhile, Boudreaux was taken
52
00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:11,920
into custody and now faces
multiple charges related to her
53
00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,040
involvement in this terrifying
incident.
54
00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:18,080
Home invasion with a deadly
weapon, domestic violence,
55
00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:22,240
assault with a deadly weapon,
child abuse, and engaging in an
56
00:03:22,240 --> 00:03:25,640
act that recklessly endangered
others, resulting in death.
57
00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,400
Further investigation revealed
that Durham and Boudreaux were
58
00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:32,240
not strangers.
This was not a random act of
59
00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:36,320
violence but a carefully planned
attack driven by past events and
60
00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:39,840
motives.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan
61
00:03:39,840 --> 00:03:43,560
Police Department has kept quiet
about the case, refusing to
62
00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:48,080
disclose any additional details.
It was discovered that this
63
00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:52,440
tragedy unfolded within Durham's
own home, where his 15 year old
64
00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:56,400
daughter Isabella was forced to
witness the horrific events.
65
00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:01,520
In a heart wrenching interview
with local news station KSNV,
66
00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:05,400
she condemned those responsible
for protecting society for their
67
00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:08,560
actions.
Isabella portrayed her father as
68
00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:12,400
a victim of uncontrollable rage
and brutality, yet even in
69
00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:16,600
death, he was labeled as a
suspect by those tasked with
70
00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:20,440
upholding justice.
This betrayal cut deeper than
71
00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:25,120
any physical wound, leaving her
alone and shattered forever.
72
00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:30,600
His partner, Rachel Gore, blames
inadequate police training for
73
00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:34,120
the senseless loss.
To those who knew him best,
74
00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:36,920
Durham was more than a
successful realtor or
75
00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,480
accomplished chef.
He was a devoted father to both
76
00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:44,040
Isabella and his 13 year old
stepson, Brandon.
77
00:04:44,960 --> 00:04:48,480
But now their lives have been
irreparably shattered by this
78
00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:53,200
unimaginable act.
A GoFundMe has been set up to
79
00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:56,960
support the family during this
devastating time, describing
80
00:04:56,960 --> 00:05:00,720
Durham as a man who tirelessly
worked to provide them with love
81
00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:04,240
and security.
But now they must face an
82
00:05:04,240 --> 00:05:06,720
insurmountable void that can
never be filled.
83
00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:09,920
My father was the absolute
victim.
84
00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:12,760
No matter what could have
happened, the violence that
85
00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:16,920
occurred here was under someone
who was extremely, extremely
86
00:05:16,920 --> 00:05:20,480
angry and extremely violent.
And the most frustrating part
87
00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:24,760
about all of this is it's very
difficult for you to even watch
88
00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:26,800
you.
The man that is clearly in his
89
00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:30,280
home, minding his own business,
trying to call for assistance.
90
00:05:30,440 --> 00:05:34,080
You shoot him instead of the one
that's in a red hoodie and a ski
91
00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,080
mask.
Who was Brandon and and what did
92
00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:40,560
he mean to you?
He was a beautiful soul, That's
93
00:05:40,560 --> 00:05:40,880
all.
I think.
94
00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:45,360
Like he lit up a room.
He had a huge personality.
95
00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:50,000
Everybody who met him loved him.
He was goofy, goofy.
96
00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,560
Would be the word I would use
loud and.
97
00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,400
Goofy.
He danced.
98
00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:58,080
His dance.
That's his thing.
99
00:05:58,160 --> 00:06:01,240
Durham wasn't just a real estate
agent, they tell me.
100
00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:04,640
He was a proud local, a huge
sports fan and above all, a
101
00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:07,720
devoted father.
He loves sports.
102
00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:13,000
He was a big Vikings fan, Rebels
fan, Golden Knights fan,
103
00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:15,800
hometown boy.
And As for his friends, right
104
00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:18,800
now they're focused on
supporting Brandon's family.
105
00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:24,760
His daughter doesn't have her
sole provider anymore, and she's
106
00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:27,760
probably not going to be able to
live where she grew up.
107
00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:31,920
Thank you for tuning in to No
Tears for Black Girls.
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This series is skillfully
crafted by acclaimed writer and
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producer Jon Reedberg with the
guidance of unapologetic host
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Samantha Paul.
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00:00:00,040 --> 00:00:02,600
So this is a very devastating
and difficult situation, Metro
2
00:00:02,600 --> 00:00:04,000
said Thursday.
It's still early in the
3
00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,280
investigation.
Today, I sat down with Durham's
4
00:00:06,280 --> 00:00:09,480
loved ones who shared emotional
reactions about what happened
5
00:00:09,760 --> 00:00:14,280
and what comes next.
He was the victim and I'm
6
00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:16,800
disgusted that the Metropolitan
Police will allow me to live
7
00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:18,560
fatherless for the rest of my
life.
8
00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:22,720
In the stifling heat of a Las
Vegas night, sirens wailed,
9
00:00:22,720 --> 00:00:25,880
their discordant Symphony
slicing through the thick
10
00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:29,040
silence that clung to an
ordinary neighborhood now
11
00:00:29,040 --> 00:00:34,400
shrouded in chaos and disbelief.
Beneath the unforgiving glare of
12
00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:38,760
flashing red and blue lights, a
family huddled together, their
13
00:00:38,760 --> 00:00:41,480
faces a montage of fear and
grief.
14
00:00:42,280 --> 00:00:46,040
The echo of gunshot still hung
in the air, a grim reminder of a
15
00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:49,480
home invasion turned deadly by
police intervention.
16
00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:55,000
Their home, once a haven, was
now a crime scene marked with
17
00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:58,840
the indelible stain of violence.
As they stood amid the
18
00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:02,400
tumultuous aftermath, the family
found strength in unity,
19
00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:05,200
prepared to recount their
harrowing ordeal.
20
00:01:06,720 --> 00:01:10,200
Welcome to No Tears for Black
Girls, a true crime series
21
00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:13,640
created, written and produced by
award-winning writer Jon
22
00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:16,040
Reedberg and hosted by Samantha
Paul.
23
00:01:18,360 --> 00:01:23,680
On November 12th, 2024, just
after midnight, Brandon Durham
24
00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:27,680
frantically called 911 for help
as two intruders attempted to
25
00:01:27,680 --> 00:01:30,720
break into his home, where he
and his teenage daughter were
26
00:01:30,720 --> 00:01:34,280
present.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan
27
00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:39,160
Police Department reported that
Durham, 43, clearly feared for
28
00:01:39,160 --> 00:01:43,120
their safety.
During the call, Durham revealed
29
00:01:43,120 --> 00:01:45,560
that the intruders had
successfully entered through
30
00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,880
both the front and back doors
before stating his plan to
31
00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:51,680
barricade himself and his
daughter in the bathroom.
32
00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:57,400
Upon receiving the call at 12:40
AM, three officers, including
33
00:01:57,400 --> 00:02:01,520
Alexander Bookman, 26, who
ultimately shot and killed
34
00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:04,040
Durham, quickly responded to the
scene.
35
00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:08,080
They were alerted by the damage
to windows and vehicles in the
36
00:02:08,080 --> 00:02:11,920
driveway, as well as the sounds
of screams and pounding coming
37
00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:15,600
from inside the house.
Bookman pushed through the grand
38
00:02:15,600 --> 00:02:19,440
entrance of the luxurious Las
Vegas residence with confidence.
39
00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:23,400
As he moved further into the
dimly lit corridors, he
40
00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:27,800
encountered Durham and one
suspect, a woman by the name of
41
00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:32,160
Alejandra Boudreaux, engaged in
a frenzied struggle over a knife
42
00:02:32,160 --> 00:02:35,760
near a bedroom doorway.
Despite initial reports of two
43
00:02:35,760 --> 00:02:38,880
suspects, authorities have
confirmed only one.
44
00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:42,800
With unwavering authority,
Bookman demanded they drop their
45
00:02:42,800 --> 00:02:47,280
weapon before firing his gun.
Just seconds later, his shots
46
00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:50,040
struck both Durham and
Boudreaux, causing them to
47
00:02:50,040 --> 00:02:54,920
collapse onto the ground.
Body Cam footage captured during
48
00:02:54,920 --> 00:02:58,680
this chaotic encounter shows
Bookman firing six more shots at
49
00:02:58,680 --> 00:03:00,800
Durham as he lay lifeless on the
floor.
50
00:03:01,720 --> 00:03:05,040
Despite attempts to save him,
Durham succumbed to his injuries
51
00:03:05,040 --> 00:03:08,680
on the scene.
Meanwhile, Boudreaux was taken
52
00:03:08,680 --> 00:03:11,920
into custody and now faces
multiple charges related to her
53
00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,040
involvement in this terrifying
incident.
54
00:03:14,800 --> 00:03:18,080
Home invasion with a deadly
weapon, domestic violence,
55
00:03:18,080 --> 00:03:22,240
assault with a deadly weapon,
child abuse, and engaging in an
56
00:03:22,240 --> 00:03:25,640
act that recklessly endangered
others, resulting in death.
57
00:03:26,440 --> 00:03:29,400
Further investigation revealed
that Durham and Boudreaux were
58
00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:32,240
not strangers.
This was not a random act of
59
00:03:32,240 --> 00:03:36,320
violence but a carefully planned
attack driven by past events and
60
00:03:36,320 --> 00:03:39,840
motives.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan
61
00:03:39,840 --> 00:03:43,560
Police Department has kept quiet
about the case, refusing to
62
00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:48,080
disclose any additional details.
It was discovered that this
63
00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:52,440
tragedy unfolded within Durham's
own home, where his 15 year old
64
00:03:52,440 --> 00:03:56,400
daughter Isabella was forced to
witness the horrific events.
65
00:03:57,800 --> 00:04:01,520
In a heart wrenching interview
with local news station KSNV,
66
00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:05,400
she condemned those responsible
for protecting society for their
67
00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:08,560
actions.
Isabella portrayed her father as
68
00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:12,400
a victim of uncontrollable rage
and brutality, yet even in
69
00:04:12,400 --> 00:04:16,600
death, he was labeled as a
suspect by those tasked with
70
00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:20,440
upholding justice.
This betrayal cut deeper than
71
00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:25,120
any physical wound, leaving her
alone and shattered forever.
72
00:04:26,960 --> 00:04:30,600
His partner, Rachel Gore, blames
inadequate police training for
73
00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:34,120
the senseless loss.
To those who knew him best,
74
00:04:34,360 --> 00:04:36,920
Durham was more than a
successful realtor or
75
00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,480
accomplished chef.
He was a devoted father to both
76
00:04:40,480 --> 00:04:44,040
Isabella and his 13 year old
stepson, Brandon.
77
00:04:44,960 --> 00:04:48,480
But now their lives have been
irreparably shattered by this
78
00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:53,200
unimaginable act.
A GoFundMe has been set up to
79
00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:56,960
support the family during this
devastating time, describing
80
00:04:56,960 --> 00:05:00,720
Durham as a man who tirelessly
worked to provide them with love
81
00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:04,240
and security.
But now they must face an
82
00:05:04,240 --> 00:05:06,720
insurmountable void that can
never be filled.
83
00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:09,920
My father was the absolute
victim.
84
00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:12,760
No matter what could have
happened, the violence that
85
00:05:12,760 --> 00:05:16,920
occurred here was under someone
who was extremely, extremely
86
00:05:16,920 --> 00:05:20,480
angry and extremely violent.
And the most frustrating part
87
00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:24,760
about all of this is it's very
difficult for you to even watch
88
00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:26,800
you.
The man that is clearly in his
89
00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:30,280
home, minding his own business,
trying to call for assistance.
90
00:05:30,440 --> 00:05:34,080
You shoot him instead of the one
that's in a red hoodie and a ski
91
00:05:34,080 --> 00:05:36,080
mask.
Who was Brandon and and what did
92
00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:40,560
he mean to you?
He was a beautiful soul, That's
93
00:05:40,560 --> 00:05:40,880
all.
I think.
94
00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:45,360
Like he lit up a room.
He had a huge personality.
95
00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:50,000
Everybody who met him loved him.
He was goofy, goofy.
96
00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,560
Would be the word I would use
loud and.
97
00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,400
Goofy.
He danced.
98
00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:58,080
His dance.
That's his thing.
99
00:05:58,160 --> 00:06:01,240
Durham wasn't just a real estate
agent, they tell me.
100
00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:04,640
He was a proud local, a huge
sports fan and above all, a
101
00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:07,720
devoted father.
He loves sports.
102
00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:13,000
He was a big Vikings fan, Rebels
fan, Golden Knights fan,
103
00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:15,800
hometown boy.
And As for his friends, right
104
00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:18,800
now they're focused on
supporting Brandon's family.
105
00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:24,760
His daughter doesn't have her
sole provider anymore, and she's
106
00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:27,760
probably not going to be able to
live where she grew up.
107
00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:31,920
Thank you for tuning in to No
Tears for Black Girls.
108
00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:35,160
This series is skillfully
crafted by acclaimed writer and
109
00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:39,240
producer Jon Reedberg with the
guidance of unapologetic host
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