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They clearly identified themselves as cops. Yes,it's possible that he was suspicious of that claim. I'm doing the Census now...I've been doing it for a couple of months.Many of the people I've spoken to at front doors have been doubtful regarding my identity despite seeing my Census Bureau ID,seeing my laptop with "US Census Bureau" written all over it and seeing the several Census Bureau forms I carry.

But the difference between me and those cops is that the guy should have said to himself "OK,just in case they *are* cops I'll open the door without a gun in my hand because if they are cops they just might shoot me".

I recently got a license to carry...my first one.I was stopped by the NY State Police in September for a minor violation (I paid a $50 fine). When the cop appeared at my window the first thing I said to him was "I don't know if I'm required to tell you this but I have a license to carry and I'm unarmed now". I did it so he would know that I recognized that he was in charge and I posed no threat to him. I didn't want him to get nervous and shoot me.

The guy in this case was *beyond* stupid...so stupid that his heirs shouldn't get a penny.

They clearly identified themselves as cops.

I disagree. They, *once*, in a slightly elevated voice, said "Phoenix Police", after knocking.

The girlfriend said she had no idea they were police.

The police officers moved to where a person looking through the peephole could not see them.

The victims had music playing inside.

It is perfectly plausible they never heard the "Phoenix Police".