Man shoots through door at would-be burglars posing as maintenance workers: video

A Texas man opened fire on a pair of suspects who tried to break into his home over the weekend in a wild scene caught in doorbell footage.
One of the suspects, Aaron Contreras, knocked on the apartment door of Ethan Rodriguez on Saturday evening and claimed to be a maintenance worker there to check on the filters in his air conditioner, according to doorbell camera footage and an affidavit obtained by Fox Dallas.
Rodriguez, who was inside, answered the door via a digital doorbell app on his phone and claimed that no one was home, the video shows.
A few minutes later, Contreras came back with a handgun and attempted to kick down the front door to Rodriguez’s apartment, according to the clip.
A second man wearing a mask ran up the stairs and also tried to kick in the door, the footage shows.
Within moments, Rodriguez grabbed his gun and opened fire from inside his apartment through the front door - sending the men running.
The resident fired off several rounds and the video shows bullets striking the concrete wall across the way. Contreras fired two shots in response before he fled, according to the station.
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[@UmeShoryu24]

The people who installed the door deserves a raise for being sturdy.

[@histochronos]

Actually they just kick soft

[@Jessicaddy]

Yep, everyone loves sturdy people 😂

[@JuaneDoses-zk9dm]

😁

[@sko1beer]

them maintenance guys had us all fooled

[@polymorth]

Perhaps if NA doors weren't made out of toilet paper and held down by tooth paste then those people wouldn't need a raise 😂

[@rageagainstthehygiene2357]

I don't think I've ever seen someone look less like a maintenance worker.

[@saladfingers.]

He even kept the bandana on 🙄

[@Bootstataboots]

Um, the maintenance workers in my building look like this

[@scuffediceposeidon9178]

Ski mask and bandana on. I'm checking your air filters. But I'm also a pilot and a carpenter.

[@tgschaef]

He had measuring tape. Extended. For an air filter check. He would have had me fooled. 🤣🤣🤣

[@brightfuture0959]

looks like absolute human garbage and should be treated as such

[@AnalogAirwavesWAAIR]

These two guys were not going to leave until that air filter was replaced. They even risked their lives

[@user-xi6ke4nb7c]

I hate to say it but that is funny

[@Archangel8343]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ajgajg5026]

You just don't find that kind of passion anymore

[@BP2UTV]

😂

[@marianopastrana7680]

lol

[@Peeps86]

Can't believe that they did this with a doorbell camera right in front of them.

[@gnsmith4005]

Thieves are just brazen nowadays.

[@Retroscoop]

That's because they wore make up all over their forehead, to hide the big red letters spelling I D I O T.... :0)

[@jus10m0]

Lol did you expect them to be... Intelligent?

[@redtra236]

The one guy had a mask but its crazy the one guy didn't even wear a mask with the camera right there

[@funibiscuit]

They were told by the occupants that no one was home.

[@409_Texas]

Who ever installed those doors needs a raise

[@bangelo8067]

And those who were unable to change the air filters deserve to get fired (no pun intended).

[@teejohnson6933]

Facts

[@moderaterevolution504]

Some apartments have a metal door, with metal frame. Very hard to kick down.

[@binein90er]

​@@moderaterevolution504 yeah those appartments are called jail 😂

[@billyfowler9423]

This is what using 3 inch screws and a metal door will do.

[@lamestreammedia3154]

The dedication from these two maintenance workers is impressive. I never imagined replacement of air filters was so crucial.

[@under-a-rock5444]

You should see the guys who help you with your cars extended warranty.

[@gromswowguide7927]

They are trying to reach him for his cars extended warranty

[@Levent-1975]

Ahahahahaha.... bad air kills maan.. :)

[@cuckertarlson5310]

Really, how much money do they really think they're going to get.

[@TheGrimReaper9884]

it's literally life and death, with those clogged air filters?

[@davidanderson4091]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the way the home owner considered the firing zone in making sure no bullets went through the door of his neighbor across the hallway. That is neighbourliness at its very best !!

[@schwarzerkuerbis]

My thoughts exactly...

[@OfficialMrRATpHace]

Dont think so. He was probably watching them in the camera, noticed the guy holding the gun, and shot where he last saw him. He was stood right where the shots are going just before he began to kick the door backwards.

[@veronicagriffin1138]

I noticed that

[@calvindomin441]

What you think the apartment across is the exact dimensions of the door?😭😭

[@QueensFirst]

Bullets could have still gone through where he shot. Are you insane?

[@gmail4218]

No air filters were harmed in the making of this video.

[@SarangKoryo]

Haha best comment 😆😅🤣😆😅🤣

[@MegaPortenio]

Yes, but 2 birds were dead in the shoot out. What about justice for the Widows?? 😢

[@PeterBren]

😂

[@Patrikbernard]

😂

[@Patrikbernard]

😂😂😂

[@apoc2500]

There's nothing like a properly reinforced door frame. Seriously saves lives.

[@eclark9965]

It’s just a door dude. Kicking them open isn’t as Hollywood easy as you would think

[@MMattes]

Unreinforced doors would have came open in a few kicks. I know from experience. This was definitely a properly reinforced door frame. They are called fire doors.

[@daviddaddy]

​@@eclark9965some doors are very easy to kick in. I've seen some fly open in 1 kick.

[@chriskatherman1488]

They werent going to kick this door open ...with a 80 lb battering ram they could have eventually bent it enough to reach in and unlock it possibly...but the occupants werent about to give them that much time😂 The point is that door frame was properly made

[@rdg665]

Even better is having an additional " external " door made of pure metal in front of the normal door. This is the best door protection possible.

[@jameltaras411]

Respect for the guys who made and install that door

[@Greatestnesss]

Masonite door, gotta be lol

[@noteynote4873]

Must of had 6 locks, impressive

[@Samfromoneframe]

@@funzy101damn, you must be doing this yourself

[@DRJEBP]

@@Samfromoneframe looks like it hahaha

[@kevchuck]

Thats probably better because they would have been blown away if they actually managed to open it

[@JAT922]

This should be an advertisement for the strength of that lock and door combination

[@rtth465]

Advertising for the 2nd amendment

[@0nlyRemaining]

Brother you really need to get back to reality and realize that these doors cant be kicked down like a movie.

[@bossupathomewithtequila]

This is why I love my doorbell camera. I never open the door these days

[@Retroscoop]

Thieves still can wait like a cat in front of a mouse's "door"

[@patrickcorliss8878]

How do you get in or out?

[@JohnSmith-gr3bb]

Lovely country you have there. #1 even

[@mh1970]

​@@patrickcorliss8878you took it too literal 😂

[@Sim_Sams]

​@@JohnSmith-gr3bband where is it that you live, that you dont worry about home invasion?

[@user-hg8ux9mj1i]

He saved his family. Lucky for him he had a camera. Who ever installed those doors needs a raise.

[@irvinloki]

For reals!!! Better than Home Depot

[@dsitan1900]

who ever made those walls though...

[@ruk2023--]

First time I have ever seen an American door last more than one kick.

[@keenly]

@@ruk2023-- i'd like to get those guys recommendation on door lock and camera. 5 stars.

[@GravityBoy72]

Lucky he has a gun. Long live the 2nd Amendment.

[@mustang607]

I'll bet those burglars had no clue that they could be turned into air filters.

[@ratatat9790]

😅

[@Terminxman]

They weren't, every shot missed

[@MarkO-fo7um]

Bullet filters 🤣

[@dougie2fly511]

@@TerminxmanKeyword “could”, reading is fundamental champ.

[@Monk_Mode_Master]

😂 I see what you did there.

[@jasonhutchins9239]

Anybody who says you dont need guns… would you want those two at your kids doorstep?

[@DeadbyDaylightDUO]

If you rent an apartment, you MUST have a doorbell cam. Period.

[@eddycolumbusohio6063]

Unless you live in a gated community where to come on u need to unlock every entrance

[@MrJoshcc600]

Unless your gate has a real person manning it it's easy to walk around and trigger the exit side to auto open

[@hakanfamous]

Shout-out to the door camera for doing a better job than most people when filming

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

For sure!

[@normancarter5419]

Yeah where is that kind of clear camera footage when looking for bigfoot or aliens or chupacabra?!?

[@KevNYK]

@@normancarter5419no need for camera just go to your backyard

[@anthroism26mc]

well yeah, people aren't bolted down in place

[@Alphoric]

Yes a stationary camera will record better footage then people who are getting shot at congrats on that astute observation

[@smudge7057]

Unfortunate that neither of those things were killed

[@andrewdaley5480]

Its a dam shame

[@smudge7057]

@@andrewdaley5480 Well one of them got caught at least

[@rondodson5736]

Where did you hear this ? Do you know what he was charged with ?@@smudge7057

[@tallll70]

Those things don't deserve nothing better indeed

[@AlfredHugecokk]

I held one minute of silence because of that 😢

[@user-wo4rk2gv8d]

The way they kicked that 😮 door makes me think they'd have no prob killing a person. Jesus help us.

[@kyletheobald3952]

The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is God's only son with a gun? Is that how the saying goes?

[@user-wo4rk2gv8d]

@@kyletheobald3952Jesus is for peace, but He's also Commander and Chief of Hosts and a 10- Star General that no one can beat!

[@breathedeepnow1]

Whatever company installed that door, and the frame, and those locks gets an A++++++

[@funnyasfuc]

Can we just take a second to give love to the door 🚪 he was the real hero. It held up very strong

[@cstuartdc]

Guns are part of self defense but yes so are doors, locks, lights and communication

[@davidhenningson4782]

"All hail 'the door!' " Arguably mankind's GREATEST invention!😊

[@Ryan-fy8bx]

Seriously, my apartment door is garbage.

[@helldronez]

Props

[@izzyblackout1090]

yeah, he even took a few bullets and still survive. What a mad lad.

[@gheebuttersnaps2011]

If you're renting don't ever let anyone in without notice. By law your landlord has to give notice, so if you're not expecting them, you don't have to let them in.

[@javiermori1710]

Yeah dont really think these guys were gonna wait to be "let in"..but i get your point.

[@joanfrellburg4901]

Just say come on in, If you don't mind a laser beam in the middle of your forehead.

[@RFdaniel]

​@@javiermori1710 well I think a lot of people would make the mistake of maybe being too trusting and let the guy in. I've lived in a low crime, rural area my entire life, where our neighbors don't even really have to lock their doors at night. It's not unreasonable for someone coming rom a rural or suburban area to move to the city, and make the mistake of bringing that overly-trusting attitude along.

[@garyjackson3531]

This is also why you make an effort to know everyone who works for the apartment complex

[@nicholasmann1832]

Thanks for this comment haha, I have just recently rented an apartment for the first time, makes sense but had not really considered it.

[@10toMidnight]

Dont ever open your door unless you’re 100% sure.

[@user-ud8jg2vv1p]

That response probably saved an innocent life

[@ochomigos]

DISCLAIMER: If you are a burglar in the state of Texas, just be aware the next home you try to break into may be your last. Just quit and go get a job. There’s plenty of places that need employees.

[@markmilan8365]

That’s their job. There should be respect for workers 😂

[@AiRPasternak]

Simply go and rob in a democrat controlled state.

[@orangetube1]

Not a bad suggestion but would you hire them? I wouldn't if I knew this was in their nature.

[@lb2791]

funny how this has no effect at all except more dead people

[@lb2791]

@@orangetube1 no person is a criminal by nature. the fact it's almost impossible to ever get a job again if you are a convicted fellon is a huge factor why there is so much crime in the US.

[@assail]

if you attempt to get into someones house like this then in my mind you pretty much given up your right to live

[@anthonymichaeldurkin6244]

said jesus....

[@glennrobinson7193]

​@@anthonymichaeldurkin6244 what did Jesus say ??

[@darrenmaxwell3108]

It’s a shame in Britain that we the home owner would go jail for this, that’s how backward we really are…

[@j-doomer7421]

​@@darrenmaxwell3108Same with Canada (where I'm from), and likely most of the world. The US is really the last bastion of hope.

[@darthwater999]

​@@j-doomer7421the us will be 80% non white in 10 years

[@EPCWiltshire]

In the UK the homeowner would go to jail 😢 Well done for defending your family

[@burakozc3079]

That shows their iq.

[@rigelb9025]

To be fair, the fate of these renters isn't made clear in this video.

[@PsilentThunderer]

Sorry to see him miss.

[@VegetaHimself]

Boy they REALLY wanted to check those filters out. What dedication!

[@pallemaniac]

😂

[@neerajyadav-kv2jh]

😂

[@Im2Raw95]

They said we will check your filters and we wont take no for an answer

[@joshlin50ja]

vegeta didnt steal oneliners and rephrased them worse to farm likes

[@Cobber.]

@@joshlin50jasurely he wouldn’t either

[@allenniumfalcon]

He had every right to send those 2 scumbags to the morgue.

[@laurentitolledo1838]

nah.... a quick reunion with mother nature would be better...so those can be recycled as "raw materials"...

[@Gamerrelm1.0_relm]

​@@laurentitolledo1838morgue first dirt later 😈

[@tomogden2432]

Did he have the right to send his neighbors to the morgue?

[@NaughtyKlaus]

@@tomogden2432 his neighbors weren't home.

[@FirstLast.69]

​@tomogden2432 I guess he should have let those guys just home invade then. Poor guy. Home invaders neeeeeevvver hurt the residents right? Or maybe wait for the cop (with no duty to protect) to maybe show up if they aren't too busy?

[@ChenSunTheCrazyOne]

Five year maintainable tech here. Can confirm that's exactly how we work every day. Changing air filters door to door is a dangerous job!

[@lisizecha9759]

Just leave a note two days prior with a phone number to confirm

[@DiegoBrigante]

BS. No it's not.

[@cindyland6273]

In CA must give tenants 1-2 days notice in writing.

[@lindacovey4845]

You kick down doors? Not sure you’re following protocol

[@joeytongue3982]

You kick the door in? You are indeed a dedicated employee.

[@michaellmay]

I hate that, with all those shots, he missed them.

[@RashaKahn]

I'm really sorry to hear this happened, he must feel terrible for missing them...

[@EcchiRevenge]

For sure, ammo price is no joke these days.

[@JamesBond-is5du]

I am sad too that they missed

[@antoinenorville7898]

I think one or two hit

[@EcchiRevenge]

seems like some soulless nobody tried to say defending self/family is bad

[@JamesBond-is5du]

@@EcchiRevenge True

[@NorthernChev]

I am absolutely amazed that door withstood the kicking it was given without breaking. It gave the residents time to react.

[@dd___dc]

It had a dead bolt and the door was metal

[@staymad7206]

neither of those matter, the frame itself usually breaks off. you can have 10 deadbolts and it wouldnt make a difference. this was well secured @@dd___dc

[@kdhavle]

​@@dd___dc Sounds about right. The guy in the apartment put bullets through a metal door. Some gun slinging, that.

[@bigmacattk]

@@dd___dc Alot of doors are metal. The important thing is the door frame is metal. Prevents kick in’s.

[@matt-jc4ly]

I think your underestimating how hard it is to kick down a door

[@josephwald1991]

So cool they live where they're allowed to protect themselves

[@take1risk]

That cop acted like the victims were in the wrong. He didn't seem concerned about chasing the thugs

[@geometerfpv2804]

All they know is "shots fired", they have to be careful, people lie

[@TruthPrevails89]

Democrat s-hole city, figures.

[@varnix1006]

Cops came late, the robbers are already gone and only gunshot sounds were reported. The only thing they can do is do some questioning and review the recorded footage.

[@RoundShades]

​@@geometerfpv2804, so basically, because skill issue, they can't actually help, only be annoying. Got it.

[@INoIFearIGaming]

Huh? How? They were very polite and not aggressive at all.

[@ajpizzy1]

This is unbelievable. I've never seen such violent resistance to having one's air filters checked.

[@TheUncommonShaman]

😂🤣😂

[@Inv1s1bleMan]

😅😅😅

[@TheGtagtr]

Looks like we got a comedien up in here

[@jastisamson]

If the are really filter technicians, why kick the door.

[@ajpizzy1]

@@jastisamson , It's called dedication to the job. Clearly these gentlemen will stop at nothing to ensure that the residents of the building are breathing in clean air.

[@RadagonTheRed]

The fact those bullets missed is the biggest tragedy in this video.

[@rocwelledwards8942]

i think the dude intentionally missed

[@JaydenLynch-ds6eo]

It hit the blue guys back

[@user-ms8gd5rg3u]

Он специально стрелял так, чтобы не попасть в дверь напротив

[@XaiverRiddles]

Why is it a tragedy?

[@L8yMeg314]

Agreed, but also id rather he miss then risk hitting through the neighbors door.

[@ALWH1314]

That’s a very strong door and lock, impressed.

[@crossfirehurricane2285]

Average police response is about 11 minutes (if you're lucky). The average .357 is 1300 feet per second. You decide.

[@xgengx7530]

Shame he missed them both truly a shame.

[@anhtruong6908]

Probably did that on purpose. He didn't want to shoot through to the other door where someone might be behind there. he shot at an angle, for warning and to not hit any innocent person by accident.

[@Alcorr]

Doubtful that's the reason. He knew they had a gun from the camera so was standing at an angle to avoid being shot straight on through the door.

[@gunitkjkp470]

Indeed what a shame!

[@TSAVVVV]

They are behind bars already.

[@andresciahooten9598]

I know right

[@censorbleep3018]

I've never seen anyone so determined both to check air filters and stop someone from checking air filters.

[@lorettaharris4377]

Lol😂

[@josephfdent]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@d.b.1176]

😂😂😂

[@ut000bs]

But the maintenance men ran as soon as the shooting started. I guess it's hard to find people with dedication to their job these days.

[@johnharrison4592]

Air quality is very important to some people. Don't want to risk health or death from bad air quality. 👍

[@theidiotsarewinning2868]

I don’t understand why any criminals try to do this in Texas. Everyone owns a gun

[@Windom_Craig]

The dedication of those maintenance techs to make sure the residents have clean air filters was amazing. Maybe thats why i didn't make it but 7 years in the field.

[@JoeJohn777]

A worker dressed like a gang member LOL

[@johnlopez4089]

Exactly what I was thinking 👌

[@TheGrimReaper9884]

with gang tats and bandanna, no thanks, I'd rather have poisonous air?

[@seeleygirl6178]

@@TheGrimReaper9884lol😂

[@MountainViews90]

If they had critical thinking skills they wouldn't be gang members.

[@mikeg2491]

Dunno I’ve dealt with legit sketchy maintenance guys who don’t look the part either

[@vampire__uk]

Just a shame the shots missed. Well done for protecting your family.

[@chrisl9934]

The man deliberately fired his gun towards the side so that his neighbour's door would not have bullet holes in them. That is one responsible gun owner.

[@erinbarnard3993]

i think one hit or grazed him if you look closely u can see him react to the motion of getting striked or grazed then he runs when he realizes hes getting shot at

[@watvat8]

@@erinbarnard3993I was thinking the third shot too, but it could have been him thinking to get down after the initial shock

[@warpspeed9877]

Everyone is a bully until the bullets start to fly.

[@camiloweinmann6440]

Not so shure about that. Could be one hit him.

[@Gabes_Game_Cave]

I hope the neighbor wasn't home...

[@seanparrish7293]

Why are they checking to see if anyone is home then trying to break in after they know people are inside?? This is weird

[@chocolatte8803]

I’m sure there’s more to what meets the eye. The homeowners might or might not be acquainted with the “maintenance” guys. And there’s a missing piece of puzzle that connects both parties.

[@HigesoriHanzo]

Ring cams are generally set up for remote access.

[@spencerbrown6214]

I absolutely love it!!!! Way to protect your home from criminals 👏👏👏

[@realtalknewage]

Yeah in all bullets go to the next home this is why gun owners are dumb they don't think they just shoot. What if anybody was on the other side of the wall or door of there home? Or walking by when he blasts off all those rounds? Guns are obsolete tools that need to be gone simple as that.

[@AmuroGermany]

Absolutely agree! Was a fest to watch not mention re-watch 😂

[@dakmycat3688]

Should of shot with a better aim. Homie unloaded his clip like Tupac😂🤣

[@jdan8620]

How many shots did he fire into his neighbors apartment again?

[@Bfkcjscbsnjc]

By killing his neighbors?

[@rooster6271]

Great job protecting your family and your property.

[@mikesmith4928]

Put her skinny jeans on

[@namenl2205]

@@creditshyper680oops😂

[@candycommander]

@@creditshyper680 I would of had the family get in another room, lock the door, lay on the ground and waited in the living room for them to come on in. Couple shots or 7 to the chest and happy birthday to the ground. Doubt the other guy would be as willing once his buddy drops dead.

[@tnasr3254]

​@@candycommanderwhats the point of laying on the ground? Wouldn't it be wisest to hide behind a wall or something?

[@NoName-rl3fh]

Correct

[@dommeegal3760]

That the most durable door i've ever seen in such a video 😮👌

[@KennyRomes]

I don’t think they’re going to change his air filters now after that.

[@ChosenOne-jk6go]

I see nothing wrong with protecting your family and belongings from pos thieves!!

[@Hansford232]

That was the appropriate response.

[@Dandoskyballer]

Except he lit up his neighbor's home in the process and never hit any of the intruders.

[@harold7888]

They could have killed innocent people in the room across the way

[@Silent_Ears]

@@harold7888 the walls are concrete, guess they knew that which is why they shot at an angle to prevent hitting the door from across which the rounds would have went through.

[@1inchPunchBowl]

@@Silent_Ears lol as if you know.

[@romaindappe4139]

The baby will watch this vid in 15 years just to see how much of a hero his dad was on that day

[@SawyerRanch]

Never let the police inside your house without a warrant.

[@kanukki84]

Why? If you don't have anything to hide.

[@plumber4578]

​@@kanukki84because they legally don't have the right to.

[@mortanicus5871]

Never let the police inside without a warrant. In this case, they will find the gun and confiscate it for sure. He will be lucky if there are no legal consequences, even though he was completely in the right, protecting his own property.

[@kanukki84]

​@@plumber4578 But still if you don't have anything to hide 🤷‍♂️

[@plumber4578]

@@kanukki84 , just my opinion. My assumption is that if you ask a lawyer; they'd tell you the same thing. So I am sure there are many reasons. each instance can vary but as in general it's probably the best thing to do. Exercising your rights doesn't admit guilt.

[@RH-ib7bg]

Great job protecting your stuff. You deserve a gold star.

[@77eternalsunshine]

'Protecting your stuff?' He protected their lives.

[@levichavez5319]

Those poor maintenance guys, now they have to come back and fix the bullet holes in the door in addition to replacing the air filters 😊

[@tomcassidy2525]

and cleaning his blood off the wall

[@Mandy138Cool]

@@tomcassidy2525 ???

[@Unknown_Ooh]

​@@tomcassidy2525shows how much you know and your actual level of intelligence

[@honeybunch6473]

😂😂

[@Basilisk4119]

Don't forget replacing the customers front door too. They fell against it many times 👍

[@icecoldjohnnyy]

Seeing the camera doorbell & still committing the crime is crazy

[@meninpapin]

It's hidden.

[@ImAlwaysFrisky]

@@meninpapin ring door bells aint hidden they are obvious, these dudes went ahead because they thought the place was empty because the guy said nobody was home

[@drakenskag]

@@meninpapin bro literally pressed the button. the doorbell has a massive camera on it. they didn't care.

[@meninpapin]

Well i was under the impression it was one of those old school door lenses in the form of a hidden camera lens.

[@DivineLogos]

​@@meninpapinNah its like those modern camera doorbells which are very visible.

[@brigibb]

Hope his neighbors didn’t get shot..

[@deidrerichmond9363]

I understand the homeowners

[@lperks753]

This is terrifying as a single mom who lives alone. Props to that guy for protecting himself!!!

[@devans2254]

Get a gun! It may save your family.

[@Teamskt-qf3ng]

Please invest in a firearm and conceal daily.

[@fredbyoutubing]

@@Teamskt-qf3ng If it was legal for burglars to be armed and conceal, I would. But it isn't here and I'm fine.

[@Teamskt-qf3ng]

@@fredbyoutubing I don’t care about a piece of paper.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

Definitely get a gun. Take no chances.

[@francoraminponambalom6940]

The fact that the thieves are still alive makes me sad

[@Essays4College]

He didn't get them???

[@deshawndonahue9918]

They lucky they didn't get them you cannot shoot through the door or window in a apartment complex or home it does not matter

[@jimmoriarty4530]

That's really sad

[@TheButchersApron]

The fact you wish death on people makes me sad.

[@francoraminponambalom6940]

@@TheButchersApron sorry, i wish they not exist

[@deletebilderberg]

Typically the thing the cop does is suspect the victim.

[@MrZega000]

The lesson here isn't to be armed and ready. The lesson here is not to advertise that you aren't home.

[@user-oo1zh5vw7t]

Lesson is that be armed and ready AND not to advertise you aren't home.

[@NeilGaede1]

The lesson is to have a bullet proof door for when your neighbor starts shooting at it.

[@justforthetv]

I'm glad he had a camera, was able to protect himself, and the neighbors weren't in the apartment across the hall.

[@ymula789]

Notice how he shot at an angle to the walls rather than straight through as to avoid his neighbours door

[@stewpidasso3910]

@@ymula789 wouldn't help any. Nobody sits straight behind the door. His best course of action would be to shoot straight toward the crooks which I'm guessing he could see through his phone since he mentioned it

[@uRaDf]

​@ymula789 doesn't mean anything just that he's terrible shot. He dumped that magazine irresponsibly. Hope he's prosecuted for that. People are such DFs. If that was your family across the street you wouldn't be saying 💩

[@joemammy6802]

I was thinking the same thing about the nieghbors

[@newstart4981]

I agree. One shot through the door would have sufficed, they split as soon as they heard the first shot ring out.@@uRaDf

[@tyronerogers6829]

Job well done 👍🏾 People are sick and tired of being violated.

[@mojoe6396]

Exactly. An if the corrupt criminal so called justice system does not change, then they need to be treated as accomplices to criminals.

[@MESSENGERFORTHELORD1]

Yes we are 👍

[@EsotericOccultist]

Yes sir👍❤️

[@kthec1298]

Was there a time they were Not ?

[@beansontoast5931]

no I doubt that its just normal response to life or death situation lololol got nothing to do with being violated! you could be the post perfect young sheldon never affected by crime you would do the same not just wait around

[@allikitos]

Neither of them was shot 🙄

[@queenlip6152]

The victims were treated as suspects. The police even pulled out his gun inside the apartment! 🤦

[@MrZega000]

ACAB

[@jsullivan2112]

That was a taser. Standard procedure when entering any location where shots have been fired.

[@WarRior-rn4kb]

I'm Super sad that the bad guys are alive.

[@BlacKi-nd4uy]

is that harassment?

[@puffyeato]

@@BlacKi-nd4uy🤡

[@xgengx7530]

Yeah wish they both went to "sleep"

[@AlphaQHard]

The void will claim them soon

[@trh2026]

i 2nd that.

[@danielwalker3813]

Whenever i miss my maintenance workers appointment , they just usually leave a note to say that no one was available at the time of their visit. These guys on the other hand are complete professionals and do everything to gain entry to get the job done, even if it means coming under fire .

[@antomano5623]

I don't know in what state you live in???? Not in Texas, a note will not do. Climate change is for you. The maintenance men, not shot and 6' under is terrible. They live to did it again another day to someone else.

[@lcfflc3887]

the acting was bad

[@hirolla74]

When I lived in an apt 2nd floor, whenever maintanence would enter with my permission from front office, they would leave a note. Where is the front office people authorizing this 'guy' to knock on people's door? Unless this apt complex is open to everyone who enters. Crazy.

[@rgygduysdgyuygsduysd]

They should request extra hazard pay 🤣

[@pegcity4eva]

In my building they post notices in advance and also put one under your door days in advance.

[@kaiserconnorproductions3067]

And this is why the right to bear arms should never be infringed upon!

[@trawlins396]

Exactly

[@TheASSedoTV]

I like his dedication to acting. The list checking, the yawning

[@seigedrakonera5689]

I hope the guys defending themselves in the apartment didn't get in trouble. Those two looked like *serious* *business*

[@operacarmen]

In some other states they might have

[@owencaulfield8310]

This happened quite clearly in Dallas.@@zNEKOMARUz

[@ToneLoc86]

@@zNEKOMARUzthe description clearly says “A Texas man”

[@nnhk0056]

??? Did you not notice "DALLAS POLICE" on the cops vests??? @@zNEKOMARUz

[@barefootarts737]

Yeah the maintenance worker costume is always so maniacal.

[@franklinegbuche7097]

Such great workers. They go above and beyond the call of duty. The air filter must be checked at all cost. I love their commitment to their work.

[@PlanetJigobotTV]

Can you imagine the service you would get for a clogged toilet? Are these guys on Angie's list?

[@Fishstick44444]

​@@PlanetJigobotTVLOL

[@kitjeep]

😂

[@albertyao98]

"Sir 👟 let 👟me 👟check👟 your 👟air👟 filter👟!"

[@andrewferguson8032]

If you like this type of service, make sure to vote Democrat

[@gaby300470]

He really needed to check those air filters. His commitment is truly outstanding.😮

[@therealjimmy5411]

Overpenetration in the apartment across the hall could have killed its resident.

[@mrblackard]

What I was thinking too

[@TiredCommentary99]

Very very small chance

[@fireball1066]

One of the guys kicking the door is holding a handgun. Would you let that person inside your home? Elsewhere on YT is a video interview with the resident who fired through the door.

[@DoofsterDan]

…or a kid in the passage way, or even the police who may have just arrived. As it is , he didn’t hit the perps. I’m a 2-A guy, but legal use of the gun is not what cowboys think it is.

[@charlot6590]

​@@fireball1066 jesus bro we get it

[@thestrapguy2006]

When you use force like this to enter someone else’s property, you don’t deserve to have any rights. Life is not getting any safer and it seems criminals are getting away with more crime with just a slap on the wrist. Shame on the ‘law’ makers.

[@curtisrodriguez938]

When anyone violently enters a home and is armed, they are involved in a serious and violent felony. Deadly force is permitted.

[@trumpisthemessiah7017]

how about the neighbors? do they have any rights?

[@nuclearrabbit1]

Sure. They have the right to see the criminals burn as well.

[@Propaganda9112]

​@@trumpisthemessiah7017 They are even better know.

[@firstnamelastname-ys3mz]

You should move to the West for some peace.

[@bogiberson2558]

Very considerate, intentionally not hitting his neighbor’s door

[@cathyl8675]

​@@Psxpirate1If neighbors would have been home they would more than likely be looking out their peephole.

[@vidademikey9790]

This has to be sarcasm. 😂 Look at the news report about this....dude unloaded his whole clip on his neighbors door. You 🤡.

[@Psxpirate1]

@@cathyl8675 you're right. It's impossible.

[@Aaron19987]

@@Psxpirate1drywall? That’s a formed concrete wall with 10’s of tonnes of weight sat on it. Bullets not going through that

[@Ladik007]

@@Psxpirate1 it literally says "concrete wall" (not drywall)

[@jsmcguireIII]

Video is KEY.

[@kristianhawk]

and why is the cop searching the victim's home with his gun drawn?

[@jaykemm3472]

How rude. They lied to those workers and told them no one was home.

[@1stdegreetea494]

😂😂😂😂

[@JaySimons1]

yeah, that's the take away here.

[@TheGrimReaper9884]

he thought they were Jehovah witnesses?

[@ec4221]

The sarcasm lol 😂😂😂😂

[@DonTSee3]

Smells funny aye? Maybe the Trumps should get a second chance too

[@jonathaone]

This makes me sad for all of the instances in which the tenants were unarmed and helpless

[@ferrisbueller9991]

Yeah but the cwiminals wouldn’t have had a gun if it was a gun free zone also, 🤡

[@redhunnid5142]

@@ferrisbueller9991I don’t know if you’re being sarcastic but just because it’s a gun free zone doesn’t mean a criminal doesn’t have a gun he’s a criminal so he doesn’t care about gun laws

[@Kakashi42069]

@@redhunnid5142 that comment had 100% sarcasm friend

[@kdoglouis1560]

Yeah nobody could be dumb enough to think criminals would abide by a gun free zone. OH WAIT!!! Liberals are dumb enough to believe it. My Bad. @@Kakashi42069

[@simonvalent]

​@@Kakashi42069actually, for example in North Italy it's rare to find a criminal with a pistol

[@rubywedderburn9487]

Those doors are on a whole new level of Secured!!!!!!

[@shermaine7579]

This is crazy, people are soo bold.

[@julienewman1761]

Here in England, when someone has been burgled, the police doesnt even turn up when it has happened. They give you a crime number, and the police turn up a week later. Because they are too busy arresting people on social media for hurty words. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙄

[@ronniep9272]

or catching people doing 35mph in a 30mph zone.

[@tonebonetones]

Or arresting people pulling Just Stop Oil morons off the road. Yep, we live in a wonderfully (non) policed country.

[@firstborn7370]

Or going after autistic children pointing out reality. Yeah not denying reality is now a major crime in the west today.

[@theGovernmentHatesYou]

Shouldn’t have let all the browns take over your country. But it’s happening everywhere

[@hartleyhare8808]

Don't forget maning the "local police" stall at a nearby pride and rainbow event.

[@xalspaero]

wow that's "customer obsessed" right there, they'll literally break into your house to help you

[@Onb3k3nd3]

[@mcnutterfudgn]

Its an apartment.

[@xalspaero]

@@mcnutterfudgn lol I know that. thanks for the correction though :)

[@OFFICIALBROTHERBOLDLYMUSIC]

It’s very important

[@rhondasilva4902]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@extremeXmetal666]

Why did the cops treat the homeowners like suspects? Is that how it's done down South?

[@BennyLlama39]

Welcome to America. 😒

[@CuziMSosiCK]

The cops showing up annoyed me

[@seegee1012]

how can you be a burglar while carrying a weapon, trying to break down a door while making as much noise as possible, and firing a weapon? this are not burglars, this are home intruders

[@-PureLove-]

I was wondering if this was some gang rivarly

[@andrewbisbee9251]

solid point there... definitively home invaders

[@WoodLox]

Exactly. These goofs just went from 5 to 25 years

[@CubiCNooBiC]

Its sad that he missed...

[@gromswowguide7927]

Yeah but they have the fools dumb face in broad daylight, if cops are efficient, this guy Will not get away

[@arkadiuszmazur5386]

@@gromswowguide7927 I hope they catch them because from what I see the police focused on the victim..

[@GrumpyGrndad]

@@gromswowguide7927 The one without the mask was arrested within 24 hours time. Facing alot of charges.

[@nopenoperson3665]

all cops who think no-knock warrants are justified ought to give this video some thought.

[@steve_anderson]

He fires blindly through the door into the apt across the hall. Then the niehbors across the hall fire back to protect themselves. Rinse and repeat. Two available apt. listings next week? 😂

[@tysofly3579]

If they only put that same energy into getting a job or starting their own business.....

[@lindat6688]

@@ikigai47 I think they meant the bad guys.

[@Plasmastorm73_n5evv]

@@ikigai47 DERP, You think tysofly was talking about the guys in the apartment?

[@johnallen9439]

lack of intelligence and poor upbringing.

[@joshwalters3148]

So they can work all day everyday and never get out of debt? Crime exists when capitalism and opportunity fails, this kind of behavior is statistically calculated and in fact counted on by government authorities....I'm not giving these guys an excuse, but these thugs are far less criminal than our government.....

[@wishofalifetime]

@@joshwalters3148 You're a special kind of special.

[@TobyStahler-yp9ll]

Kudos to the door and frame!

[@Darknamja]

We have steel door frames and doors that open out not in where I live. 😉

[@definitelynotatroll246]

Shame about the cardboard walls tho next door lucky af

[@TobyStahler-yp9ll]

@@definitelynotatroll246 No kidding.

[@JDDupuy]

Just like I install them. Leg and Ram proof. You go away hurt in several places trying to kick my doors in. Enough time to grab the gun and let loose with a clip...or two!

[@CL-ty6wp]

Yes, you live in a third wrld country and unfortunately we flooded usa with these dangerous parasites@@Darknamja

[@user-xi6ke4nb7c]

I would love follow ups on these videos. Were they ever caught?

[@Kimbizzo]

These guys are easily identifiable too. You can see their faces and tattoos very clearly, why would anyone think they can get away with this or is even worth trying is something I cannot comprehend.

[@lynch6642]

Katrina refugees

[@warwickscram1656]

First one looks like Ice T

[@davidrynberk1533]

They will go to jail, and to think they may have died for a few dollars,but worse they may have killed innocent people.That type of mind set, the justice department needs to send a message to these guys...

[@omegaman66]

Because they do.

[@roqueortega5286]

Those are either the dumbest criminals or that guy is a dealer because I would never break in to an apartment for a simple home robbery you have to clime stairs and how big of a tv can you put in an apartment anything bigger than a 42 inch and you will be blocking the front door or a window.

[@theovard4997]

These are the most dedicated repair men I've ever seen. They even tried to break the door down to replace the air filters!

[@genosmith8020]

Too bad he missed them. Lol

[@capzrustpvp9919]

Come on you can’t be stealing jokes ovard….. very dissapointed

[@BestMotivationalVideos123]

@@capzrustpvp9919 he's the most dedicated youtube commenter ever. Takes others jokes and reposts them so people filtering by "New" will still see it

[@kevinjazzy4933]

It's not a joke that guy had two tech 9s

[@ilshm2261]

😀😀 угараю 😁

[@truefitness2622]

They sure were determined to replace those filters

[@billjack5394]

Number 1 - I have deep respect for police officers. I am friends with some. But it still amazes me that instead of listening to this guy give his story they go and check inside his apartment, suspecting him of something. I know, I know, you’re going to say they have to inspect the apartment to make sure it’s safe, but the order of events still amazes me.

[@kellyann2242]

Imagine if those tenants had to wait for the police as those guys were kicking in their door. Glad they were prepared and protected their family

[@jamie49868]

Remember that when you only have seconds, the police are only hours away...that is if you can reach them!

[@joanfrellburg4901]

I like the part where the cops turn the place upside down looking for drugs, while the crooks cross over the state line.

[@06fz1000]

If the left had their way that would be our only option period

[@matthiaswagner7922]

In the US: true, because you already have reached a state, where every idiot possesses a gun and can rob your home. In Europe: We´re glad we have very few of situations like these and in most cases, police call is totally sufficient. And we´re glad, nobody is allowed to carry a gun, so we don´t have mass shootings every day and other incidents related to guns. America is a great country, but this gun situation is just ridiculously out of control. It is one of the mayor reasons many Europeans would not want to move to the US.

[@chion918]

if history serves any reference, police are the 1st to run away from gun (or any) violence. Texas Police Stopped Parents Rushing In To Save Children From Shooter-Video.