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Midland (TX) Police Officer killed by man who thought his home was being burglarized
Posted on 3/7/19 at 12:40 am
Posted on 3/7/19 at 12:40 am
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This will be a very interesting case. They charged the homeowner with second-degree manslaughter.
They officers were not serving a warrant, but were called to the house by somebody. They allegedly loudly announced they were police but the homeowner still fired on them because he claims he thought his house was being broken into. The courts will go in circles on this one.
Either way, RIP Officer Heidelberg.
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Midland Police Department Officer Nathan Heidelberg died Tuesday morning after being shot while responding to an alarm at a north central Midland residence, the city reported.
Heidelberg, his probationary police officer and two additional officers loudly announced their presence to the homeowner, who believed his home was being broken into, according to a press release from the city.
“The homeowner fired rounds toward the flashlight being held by Officer Heidelberg, striking him above his protective vest,” the spokesman said in the release.
This will be a very interesting case. They charged the homeowner with second-degree manslaughter.
They officers were not serving a warrant, but were called to the house by somebody. They allegedly loudly announced they were police but the homeowner still fired on them because he claims he thought his house was being broken into. The courts will go in circles on this one.
Either way, RIP Officer Heidelberg.
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Posted on 3/7/19 at 1:05 am to TigersSEC2010
It’s very unfortunate but I’d have to ere on sidin with the homeowner on this one.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 1:05 am to TigersSEC2010
Amazing how quickly he was charged vs the dallas cop lady who entered the upstairs neighbor's apartment.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 1:20 am to TigersSEC2010
I'll stand with the baw.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 1:48 am to Pesticide
I'll be very surprised if there is any proof they "loudly" announced themselves.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 2:10 am to Pesticide
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As an officer who's done this numerous times, I always announce loudly usually 4-5 times I'm the police. If there is body came footage, and this officer gave more than one announcement, then sorry homeowner you need to be charged. Unless there is some extenuating circumstances like hes deaf or in a part of the house its impossible to hear, I feel the charge should be manslaughter at most. But even in this case, I'll withhold judgement until more facts are known.
Would having any "no trespassing signs" or "private property" make any difference in situations like these, if there is no warrant?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 2:21 am to SEClint
If I get woke up in my home in the middle of the night to flashlights and people shouting I'm not so sure that in a sleepy state I'd wait to figure out what they are saying.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 2:26 am to porkrind
If I'm invading a home and want to get the upper hand the first thing I'm doing is shouting "police" when I break down the front door.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 2:40 am to TigersSEC2010
Are you required to openly welcome cops into your home?
Also, who called this guy in?
Also, who called this guy in?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 4:44 am to Pesticide
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As an officer who's done this numerous times
How about if you don’t have a warrant, stay the frick off of my property in the middle of the night?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 4:50 am to UPT
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How about if you don’t have a warrant, stay the frick off of my property in the middle of the night?
Then you should hope there is never an emergency around your home while you sleep. No time for them to get a warrant if there is a fire, chemical spill, etc.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:31 am to mametoo
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Then you should hope there is never an emergency around your home while you sleep. No time for them to get a warrant if there is a fire, chemical spill, etc.
Do they have to time to get the fire department, who'd actually handle both of those issues? If so, stay the frick off my lawn cop
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:34 am to cable
Dag gum, will someone pretend cable is breaking into their house? Terrible thought there.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:40 am to MoarKilometers
What difference does it make if it’s the fire department vs the police? Either way they’re getting shot by you, right?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:43 am to Proximo
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What difference does it make if it’s the fire department vs the police?
Firemen shoot back less frequently
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:46 am to MoarKilometers
I'd feel bad except the cop in Dallas killed a guy in his own house and the boys in blue slow walked it and tried to justify it.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:53 am to cable
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If I'm invading a home and want to get the upper hand the first thing I'm doing is shouting "police" when I break down the front door.
Yeah, this is where I'm at. Not sure how shouting you are the police really means anything today. I mean, if I just assume you are telling the truth, I could end up dead myself. Tough situation all around.
Posted on 3/7/19 at 5:58 am to Pesticide
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I'll withhold judgement until more facts are known
Really? You sure about that?
Don't you have some tickets to write or on you on the clock at home?
Posted on 3/7/19 at 6:00 am to Pesticide
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Unless there is some extenuating circumstances
If they dont have a warrant and the homeowner didnt let them in I have a hard time believing they had legal authority to be there to begin with.
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