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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    I think you can get a III-a vest for about $500. That’s not terribly expensive, but a criminal planning something like this may have been a little rushed and strapped for cash. It’s been a few years since I cared to even look, so prices may have gotten higher.

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      You can get a IIIA vest from a Chinese factory for about $50. If you’re worried about the quality, just buy two and shoot one!