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.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.