![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/burglar-in-police-outfit-shoots-accomplice-after-confusing-him-with-officer/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Harris-County-Sheriff.jpg&description=Two burglars were dressed in riot gear as Houston police officers were attempting to smash down a door in Katy, Texas, when the homeowner was trying to get to sleep during a terrifying break-inHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the burglar was inadvertently shot by the accomplice A burglar accidentally shot his accomplice after confusing him with a police officer in a botched burglary. The failed break-in happened on Thursday November 11 at about 11pm, after officers received a call that "multiple suspects" dressed in Houston police uniforms had kicked open a door in Katy, Texas. Three residents, who have not been named, were in the house in Katy, which is 30 miles outside of Houston, when the two burglars dressed in riot gear attempted to raid the house. The homeowner, along with their two adult sons, were trying to get to sleep when they heard a large banging noise outside the front door. Police dig up backyard in search for boy, 6, after receiving 'credible tip' As the burglars smashed their way into the home the suspects for "unknown reasons began shooting immediately" ( Harris County Sheriff's Dept) As the burglars smashed their way into the home, the suspects for "unknown reasons began shooting immediately" as one suspect reportedly shot his accomplice "inadvertently". But as the two adult sons went to confront the burglars, a gun was pointed and shot in their direction, which could have been when one of the burglars was shot, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The burglar, who was wounded by the bullet, immediately dropped his weapon and tried to run from the home, police said. He then ran to a dark getaway car which was waiting outside by a third suspect and drove away from the scene. One of the sons picked up the gun and shot dead the other suspected burglar. According to police, the case isn't thought to be random, and they have since launched an investigation to find the motive behind the attack. The burglar, who was wounded from the shot, immedia){kind=link}
Two burglars were dressed in riot gear as Houston police officers were attempting to smash down a door in Katy, Texas, when the homeowner was trying to get to sleep during a terrifying break-in
A burglar accidentally shot his accomplice after confusing him with a police officer in a botched burglary.
The failed break-in happened on Thursday November 11 at about 11pm, after officers received a call that “multiple suspects” dressed in Houston police uniforms had kicked open a door in Katy, Texas.
Three residents, who have not been named, were in the house in Katy, which is 30 miles outside of Houston, when the two burglars dressed in riot gear attempted to raid the house.
The homeowner, along with their two adult sons, were trying to get to sleep when they heard a large banging noise outside the front door.