LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas police shared new details about the moments that led to an officer shooting and killing Brandon Durham.
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, officers responded to reports of two people shooting into a home in the 6900 block of Wine River Drive near Sunset Park.
According to court documents, Alejandra Boudreaux explained that she met Durham through work related to the real estate industry. This would lead to a casual and intimate relationship.
Boudreaux told police she grew frustrated with Durham having multiple relationships.
On Nov. 11, Boudreaux was at the home on Wine River Drive while Durham was out. The arrest report said Durham asked Boudreaux to leave the house.
Boudreaux explained she left the home and headed to the airport in an Uber. While at the airport, she was told her ticket was canceled after someone reported it was purchased with a stolen card.
Boudreaux told police on her way back to Durham’s home she made the decision “she was going to die.”
“I wanted the cops to shoot me dead. And I wanted him to live the wreckage that I caused in his house,” said Boudreaux.
Boudreaux explained to police she had been feeling suicidal for a few days and wanted to be shot by the police.
According to the arrest report, Boudreaux used rocks to break windows around the home. She then found a propane tank and broke a car window.
Boudreaux entered the home after breaking a window near the front door.
The report said she initially had two knives, then dropped one as she initiated a struggle with Durham in the doorway of his bedroom.
When police arrived, one witness explained they heard Durham yelling for help.
The witness heard Brandon say, “She is going to stab me, she’s going to stab me, please come quick, help!”
Court documents revealed Boudreaux told police they shot the wrong person.
When asked by police if Boudreaux felt responsible for Durham getting shot, Boudreaux said, “Of course, I feel like I’m responsible.”
Boudreaux then also claimed officers could have used their taser.
According to Officer K. Brogdon, Officer Bookman fired his gun within half a second of entering the home.
Officer Brogdon identified Alejandra Boudreaux as wearing a red hoodie once he recalled the initial suspect description.
Boudreaux is set to appear in court on Nov. 25.
You can contact the National Suicide Prevention LifeLine if you need help at 1-800-273-8255.
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