Officer Bookman Steps Away After Fatal Shooting | Las Vegas News

Officer Alexander Bookman, who shot and killed a man during a knife struggle in November, has voluntarily left the Las Vegas Metro Police Department — not fired, as previously unclear. The incident sparked national outcry, led to a grand jury’s no-indictment decision, and left Bookman grappling with the fallout, including ongoing federal civil lawsuits against him and the department, with a court deadline pushed to March 2027. His lawyer says Bookman felt compelled to step away, acknowledging the profound impact on victims’ families and his own conscience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/127336e9f02c5a30