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Houston Homeowner Kills Two Suspects Posing as Police in Late-Night Attempted Home Invasion

Investigators are seeking public tips, with the suspects' identities still undisclosed.

Overview

  • Police say the shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday on Bellnole Drive in southeast Houston.
  • The men claimed to have a warrant and wore bulletproof vests, ski masks, and badges, but a Ring camera and the lack of marked patrol cars or emergency lights raised doubts.
  • According to HPD, the suspects fired through the door first and the homeowner returned fire, leaving both men dead at the scene.
  • The homeowner was not injured, and a child inside the residence was unharmed, authorities and local reports said.
  • HPD has not released the suspects' identities or motives and is asking anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.