Man shot and killed during home invasion attempt while disguised as nurse, police say

HOUSTON — A person disguised in scrubs died after being shot throughout an tried residence invasion, in response to the Houston Police Department.

The incident occurred round 12:30 a.m. Tuesday within the 12500 block of Cooperstown Drive in southeast Houston.

Police mentioned an older lady reported listening to a knock at her door when she noticed the person dressed to appear to be a nurse or residence well being care employee on her porch.

Police mentioned he tried to make use of that look to get within the residence, as an alternative of forcing entry.

When the disguise did not work on a girl inside the house, she known as her son for assist, in response to police.

The son advised officers he rushed residence and located by that point he arrived, the person had damaged within the door.

HPD mentioned the son shot and killed the intruder as he was attempting to breaking into their home.

“It would not appear to be there’s any relation in any respect, it was only a random factor,” HPD Lt. J.P. Horelica mentioned. “The house well being care that dropped on the unique radio was half a ruse to attempt to acquire entry within the residence. When that did not work, he tried to power entry in there.”

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