Demontry Floytra Boyd

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 12/1/2018

Place of the incident:

Las Vegas, Clark, NV
N 18th St and Sunrise Ave

Officer Paul Bruning, 48, pulled Demontry Boyd over on suspicion of driving recklessly. After stepping out of his vehicle, Boyd allegedly reached for “a large bulky item in his waistband." Police did not say whether Boyd was armed. Boyd ignored commands to stop reaching for the item. Bruning reportedly used his Taser, but Boyd got back on his feet after falling and charged toward him. Bruning shot and killed him.

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