- Two men allegedly impersonated police officers and attempted to gain access to a Texas home on Aug. 22
- They were fatally shot by the residents, who returned gunfire aimed at them
- The suspects were wearing bulletproof vests, ski masks and badges around their necks at the time of the incident, police said
Two men were allegedly impersonating police officers and attempting to gain access to a Texas home — before they were fatally shot by the residents.
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The caller explained that two masked men had been at their house “stating they were police and here to serve a warrant,” HPD Lieutenant Khan said during a press conference, per KHOU 11.
The suspects were wearing bulletproof vests, ski masks and badges around their necks at the time of the incident, local outlet Click 2 Houston reported, citing investigators.
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Lieutenant Khan said the two men were pronounced dead at the scene, despite officers’ CPR attempts.
“Right now, we don’t have ages on the suspects,” she added in the press conference, per KHOU 11. “They look to be younger, maybe at the most in their 30s.”
Khan said the homeowners were not injured in the incident, and the suspects were ultimately unsuccessful in forcefully entering the property.
A child who was in the house was also unharmed, ABC 13 reported, citing the HPD.
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“But, you know, it’s just two people, and they’re masked up, and no police cars, no lights or anything like that,” she continued. “So, they immediately became suspicious, and thankfully, no one else was hurt.”
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The HPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Anyone with relevant information is being asked to contact Houston Police Homicide or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
