Mr. Durham called 911 on November 12 during a confrontation with two people attempting to break into his house, inciting police response. Upon arrival, officers discovered damaged vehicles and reported commotion from within the residence. Body camera footage reveals Officer Bookman storming into the home with his firearm drawn, only to find Mr. Durham grappling with a woman later identified as Alejandra Boudreaux. Despite pleading for him to drop the knife, the officer fired multiple shots, resulting in Mr. Durham's death while Ms. Boudreaux has since been charged with several offenses, including home invasion. The family's attorney is calling for criminal charges against Officer Bookman, highlighting disparities within police accountability frameworks.

Amid this tragedy, calls for police reform have intensified, especially in wake of the comparable incident involving Sonya Massey in Illinois, underscoring the urgent need for re-evaluating law enforcement protocols during emergency responses.