Or maybe whoever it was just shot her husband and she DGAF. Good wife.

Body cameras would sure answer a lot of questions...

I don't see anything good coming out of approaching any residence in the dark, under circumstances where it's not obvious that law enforcement is entering/on the property. At least not outside a known life or death situation, where someone innocent may be in danger. All it takes is a wrong address and you have a tragedy on either side. It's happened so many times.

I accept your point on use of lights and sirens but once at the premises leaving on the blues ( or turning them on ) would help identify them.

Or even the alley light pointed at the doorway.

Interesting that you see yourself as being illuminated as making you a more visible target. Yet if the occupant were to stand in the shadows or you could not see his hands - no doubt lots of "show me your hands".

DV suspect with a gun ? You are assuming the male was the aggressor ? Maybe he called police ? Like you assume the police announced themselves ? How do you know ?

Have you seen the bodycam already ?

Speaking as a cop - when the guy answers the door, if he has a gun by his side and is calm - would that require lethal force ?

Or commands to drop the weapon first ?

Any observations on the wife not knowing police were present ?

I figured this would be the FBI, but they usually shoot each other.

I open carry a sidearm every waking moment on my own property.  The idea that I should change my behavior based upon someone else's expectations is strange to me.  It's MY land. I am the king, and this is my castle.  I wish more people acted this way.

You've just described a huge percentage of calls that police respond to.

Not seen the body camera footage if it’s even out or if there is any don’t know all the details as a preface.

Been sent to the wrong address and have knocked on the wrong door thankfully something like this was never the result. Sometimes something as simple as call the complainant back and have them come outside or can you reconfirm the address or describe the house can fix it or running plates in driveways. Oh the numbers that fell off twenty years ago said 123 not 125 it’s the place next door.

Lights on your car or parked in a way they’re visible can be a surefire way to let someone inside know who’s knocking or at least give them a better chance of it.

Also been to a call were the reported aggressor was outside his home with his gun in his hand waving it around. Thankfully commands were given and heeded.

I’ll never say anyone shouldn’t be armed I’m armed at all times. Had I been awoken in this situation i too would have armed myself. That said going outside regardless of the known or unknown threat is a very bad move not just because of shit like this but tactically as well you’re leaving possible cover and sure concealment for the unknown. One of the many reasons I’m an advocate for cameras outside the home is the fact that not only can you see who’s outside you can often times communicate with them.

As a blanket and not necessarily about this case. Unfortunately I’ve seen people who loose their minds over “GUN”. Gun which is in a holster on person in a non threatening manner is completely different to he’s got a gun he’s pointing it at me. It’s something law enforcement has to do better training. Guns are normal, legal, and constitutionally protected items which people have, their mere presence isn’t a problem. Unfortunately a lot of times training is centered around worst case scenarios and for good reason. But it can’t be the only thing taught.

Dud cops who keep getting successfully sued wouldn't be able to afford the insurance premiums at some point instead of the current rarely getting criminally charged for wrong doing and then being granted QI for the lawsuit.