An attempted home invasion in Texas, allegedly carried out by two men posing as police officers, was cut short after the terrified residents opened fire at them, killing them on the spot.

As reported by KPRC, the incident occurred at around 11 p.m. in Houston, Texas. At around 11 p.m., the Houston Police Department (HPD) were made aware of an attempted home invasion and a subsequent shooting at a Bellnole Drive residence, located on Southest Houston.

Investigators learned that two men, unnamed, had arrived at the residence wearing bulletproof vests, ski masks, and “some sort of badge” around their necks, according to HPD’s Lieutenant Khan. They claimed, according to the residents, to be police officers having a warrant.

However, the residents quickly became suspicious. As per Khan, they

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