Man in "Dumb and Dumber" Costume Critically Shot While Allegedly Attempting to Force Entry Into Houston Apartment
2345 Bering Dr
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Summary
- A man is critical after a resident shot him with a rifle as he tried to force his way into an apartment early Thursday, police say.
- The man—who was wearing a Halloween costume—lived in the same complex and may have been intoxicated and mistaken the unit for his own, but police said this remains speculation.
- The apartment's occupant, who was the 911 caller, was inside the unit with his girlfriend and 1-year-old child around 2:20 a.m., when he heard someone trying to get in, at one point kicking the door, police said.
- The resident got his rifle for home defense, went to the door, looked through the peephole and saw the unrecognized man wasn't armed, and opened the door to see what the trouble was.
- His girlfriend didn't recognize the man either, at which point the man tried to rush his way into the apartment, saying "this is my apartment," police said.
- The altercation turned physical, and the resident fired a single round from his AR-15 rifle.
- Officers and medics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to a hospital.
- The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston and the Houston Chronicle.
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A report from the Houston Chronicle corroborates that the man was in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume.
The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston.
Police also reported that the man was wearing a Halloween costume and lived in the apartment complex. They believe he may have been intoxicated and mistaken the apartment for his own, although this has not been confirmed.
The statement indicates that a physical altercation occurred when the apartment's occupant attempted to prevent the man from forcing his way inside. The occupant then fired one round from a rifle, striking the man, and 911 was called. Police officers and first responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before the man was transported to the hospital.
According to an official statement from police, at around 2:20 a.m., a man was shot in the upper body after attempting to enter an apartment, claiming it was his. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police confirm a unit is on scene investigating the reported gunfire.
Police have received a report of shots fired.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2345 Bering Dr.
A report from the Houston Chronicle corroborates that the man was in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume.
The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston.
Police also reported that the man was wearing a Halloween costume and lived in the apartment complex. They believe he may have been intoxicated and mistaken the apartment for his own, although this has not been confirmed.
The statement indicates that a physical altercation occurred when the apartment's occupant attempted to prevent the man from forcing his way inside. The occupant then fired one round from a rifle, striking the man, and 911 was called. Police officers and first responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before the man was transported to the hospital.
According to an official statement from police, at around 2:20 a.m., a man was shot in the upper body after attempting to enter an apartment, claiming it was his. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police confirm a unit is on scene investigating the reported gunfire.
Police have received a report of shots fired.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2345 Bering Dr.
A report from the Houston Chronicle corroborates that the man was in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume.
The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston.
Police also reported that the man was wearing a Halloween costume and lived in the apartment complex. They believe he may have been intoxicated and mistaken the apartment for his own, although this has not been confirmed.
The statement indicates that a physical altercation occurred when the apartment's occupant attempted to prevent the man from forcing his way inside. The occupant then fired one round from a rifle, striking the man, and 911 was called. Police officers and first responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before the man was transported to the hospital.
According to an official statement from police, at around 2:20 a.m., a man was shot in the upper body after attempting to enter an apartment, claiming it was his. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police confirm a unit is on scene investigating the reported gunfire.
Police have received a report of shots fired.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2345 Bering Dr.
A report from the Houston Chronicle corroborates that the man was in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume.
The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston.
Police also reported that the man was wearing a Halloween costume and lived in the apartment complex. They believe he may have been intoxicated and mistaken the apartment for his own, although this has not been confirmed.
The statement indicates that a physical altercation occurred when the apartment's occupant attempted to prevent the man from forcing his way inside. The occupant then fired one round from a rifle, striking the man, and 911 was called. Police officers and first responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before the man was transported to the hospital.
According to an official statement from police, at around 2:20 a.m., a man was shot in the upper body after attempting to enter an apartment, claiming it was his. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police confirm a unit is on scene investigating the reported gunfire.
Police have received a report of shots fired.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2345 Bering Dr.
A report from the Houston Chronicle corroborates that the man was in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume.
The individual was reportedly in a "Dumb and Dumber" costume with an orange suit and top hat, per Click2Houston.
Police also reported that the man was wearing a Halloween costume and lived in the apartment complex. They believe he may have been intoxicated and mistaken the apartment for his own, although this has not been confirmed.
The statement indicates that a physical altercation occurred when the apartment's occupant attempted to prevent the man from forcing his way inside. The occupant then fired one round from a rifle, striking the man, and 911 was called. Police officers and first responders arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before the man was transported to the hospital.
According to an official statement from police, at around 2:20 a.m., a man was shot in the upper body after attempting to enter an apartment, claiming it was his. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Police confirm a unit is on scene investigating the reported gunfire.
Police have received a report of shots fired.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2345 Bering Dr.
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Try to bust down someone’s door and you get blasted.
open the door to try to defuse the situation or sit around and wait for him to bust down the door, pick your choice
“Man protects home from home invasion”
Yes an ar15 for a home defense weapon. I would do the same thing. It’s not the homeowners fault the person was negligible enough to be so drunk they didn’t know where their residence is. Don’t drink so much. Problem solved.
Try to bust down someone’s door and you get blasted.
open the door to try to defuse the situation or sit around and wait for him to bust down the door, pick your choice
“Man protects home from home invasion”
Yes an ar15 for a home defense weapon. I would do the same thing. It’s not the homeowners fault the person was negligible enough to be so drunk they didn’t know where their residence is. Don’t drink so much. Problem solved.
Try to bust down someone’s door and you get blasted.
open the door to try to defuse the situation or sit around and wait for him to bust down the door, pick your choice
“Man protects home from home invasion”
Yes an ar15 for a home defense weapon. I would do the same thing. It’s not the homeowners fault the person was negligible enough to be so drunk they didn’t know where their residence is. Don’t drink so much. Problem solved.
Try to bust down someone’s door and you get blasted.
open the door to try to defuse the situation or sit around and wait for him to bust down the door, pick your choice
“Man protects home from home invasion”
Yes an ar15 for a home defense weapon. I would do the same thing. It’s not the homeowners fault the person was negligible enough to be so drunk they didn’t know where their residence is. Don’t drink so much. Problem solved.
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Try to bust down someone’s door and you get blasted.
open the door to try to defuse the situation or sit around and wait for him to bust down the door, pick your choice
“Man protects home from home invasion”
Yes an ar15 for a home defense weapon. I would do the same thing. It’s not the homeowners fault the person was negligible enough to be so drunk they didn’t know where their residence is. Don’t drink so much. Problem solved.