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Homeowner shoots, kills 2 men in ski masks claiming to be officers, HPD says (www.khou.com)
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The homeowner told police the two men said they were police and claimed they were at the home to serve a warrant.

[The homeowner] became suspicious, because, you know, they have a ring camera too, and the suspects were saying they had a warrant, but it was just two people and they're masked up and no police cars, no lights or anything like that," said Lt. Khan with HPD.

At some point, police said the men shot at the homeowner through the door, prompting the homeowner to return fire.

The homeowner was not hurt in the gunfire, but the two men were both hit and pronounced dead at the scene.

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[–] treadful@lemmy.zip 72 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Police said if you're ever unsure whether it is really the police outside your door, there are some signs to look for.

"Obviously, a police car with some sort of lights and sirens and a bullhorn where we'll be announcing ourselves," HPD Detective Kyle Stringer told Choi.

Sir, please go turn on your siren and announce yourself on the bullhorn so I can confirm you're a real cop.

How is that their actual advice...

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 48 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Context. He immediately followed it up with:

Stringer noted that real officers do not wear ski masks.

I don't think this is the officer to complain about.

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 18 points 1 day ago

Some of those that work forces...

[–] Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Oh, I bet ICE has a few kicking around.

[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You cant be a cop if your IQ is too high.

[–] EldritchFeminity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago

Quite literally for those who think it's a joke. Judges have ruled that the cops can refuse to hire you if your IQ is above a certain score. They have also ruled that cops are not required to know the law.