Last week, Durham contacted authorities to report two individuals attempting to break into his home while shots were fired outside. When law enforcement arrived, they observed damage to the residence and heard commotion from within. Officer Alexander Bookman, 26, kicked down the front door to gain entry, armed and ready.

Footage from body cameras reveals the chaotic scene as Bookman encountered Durham, who was struggling with a masked woman later identified as Alejandra Boudreaux. Police instructed Durham to drop a knife, moments before they discharged firearms, fatally wounding him. He was declared dead at the scene, and Boudreaux has since been arrested on multiple charges, including home invasion.

Durham's family has called for accountability, demanding the dismissal of Officer Bookman, while legal representatives argue that he acted within the boundaries of his role. This incident bears striking similarities to another recent case in Illinois involving Sonya Massey, who was also fatally shot by police in her home after seeking help.

Assistant Sheriff Dori Koren has revealed that no firearm was found at the scene, even though multiple witnesses reported gunfire. Calls for police reform are growing louder, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced approach to emergency situations to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring.