SHOCKING: Woman Found Competent in Las Vegas Police Shooting Case After Deadly 911 Incident
Las Vegas home invasion suspect found competent for trial after sparking police shooting of 911 caller; remains in custody on $1M bail.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman accused of breaking into a home and triggering a deadly police shooting has been found competent to stand trial, a Clark County judge ruled on Wednesday.
Alejandra Boudreaux, 31, was indicted by a grand jury last December on four felony charges, including home invasion with a deadly weapon, stemming from a violent incident on November 12 that ended with a tragic police shooting.
The case drew widespread attention after Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Alexander Bookman fatally shot 43-year-old Brandon Durham—just 14 seconds after breaking down his front door. Durham had called 911 to report the home invasion, but when officers arrived, he and Boudreaux were struggling over a knife. Bookman fired seven times, killing Durham on the spot.
During a court hearing on January 15, Boudreaux’s attorney requested additional evaluations, as she had previously refused to appear in court multiple times. In one instance, she even exposed herself to a courtroom photographer, resulting in an additional charge of open and gross lewdness.
According to court records, Boudreaux admitted to breaking into Durham’s home, stating she wanted police to kill her. The judge’s ruling on Wednesday confirms that she understands the charges against her and can assist in her legal defense.
Boudreaux remains in custody on a $1 million bail, with her next court hearing scheduled for February 3. Meanwhile, the shooting of Durham is still under investigation, and Officer Bookman has not been charged in connection with the fatal incident.
This case continues to raise questions about police response tactics and mental health in the criminal justice system. Stay tuned for further updates as the trial progresses.
