In Post 780 KingJajaa asked:
Could our military experts comment on this?
KingJaja was referring to the failed hostage rescue and I am not a 'military expert'.

Speed, Aggression and Surprise are normally the operational and planning principles used in law enforcement and I expect in the military in this situation, when negotiation is not an option. From the assorted reporting once the operation began none of the principles were present.

Once resistance started - by two armed men - access to the house was not gained. Instead it became a rather long, probably disorganised fire fight.