Two suspects shot and killed after impersonating officers in SE Houston home invasion, HPD says
Houston — Two men were shot and killed after allegedly impersonating police officers during an attempted home invasion in southeast Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Friday in the 4800 block of Bellnole. Police say the suspects arrived at the home claiming to be there to serve a warrant and were seen wearing bulletproof vests, ski masks, and badges around their necks.
According to HPD, the suspects tried to force their way inside and opened fire through the front door. The homeowners returned fire, and both suspects were pronounced dead at the scene. The homeowners were not injured.
HPD noted that a child was inside the home at the time and was unharmed. Investigators are reviewing doorbell camera footage as the investigation continues.
What this means for readers
– Impersonation of law enforcement is a serious and dangerous crime. If you ever doubt the identity of individuals claiming to be officers, do not open the door. Request verifiable identification and contact the agency directly using official numbers before complying.
– Doorbell and home surveillance footage can be critical to investigations and should be preserved if safe to do so.
Additional note
– The case remains under active investigation by HPD, and no further details have been released about potential motives or suspects at this time.
Summary
Two men wearing what appeared to be police gear attempted a home invasion in southeast Houston, fired on the homeowners, and were killed after the homeowners shot back. A child inside the residence was unharmed, and detectives are reviewing surveillance footage as they continue to investigate.