48 Hours

Heidi Firkus called 999 after her husband, Nick Firkus, reported that an intruder was breaking into their home. She was later shot dead, and Nick later stated that his firearm had discharged accidentally, offering no additional explanation for the incident.

Death at the Front Door: Who Shot Heidi Firkus? is an episode‑style programme that examines a single, tragic incident. The broadcast focuses on the events surrounding the death of Heidi Firkus, presenting the facts as they unfolded. It is presented as a factual account rather than a dramatised drama, and the title signals that the central question is the source of the gunshot that killed her. It is structured as a concise investigative segment, aiming to piece together the timeline. According to the programme, the chain of events began when Heidi Firkus dialled 911 after her husband, Nick Firkus, warned that an intruder was breaking into their home, seeking immediate assistance. During the emergency call, Heidi was shot and died. The narrative then notes that Nick Firkus later told authorities that his own weapon had discharged, implying that the fatal shot may have come from his gun. Heidi Firkus promptly dialled 911 after Nick warned that an intruder was breaking into their home, seeking immediate assistance. The episode repeats the essential details: a 911 call made by Heidi, the claim of a break‑in by Nick, the shooting that resulted in Heidi’s death, and Nick’s statement that his firearm went off. No further information is provided beyond these points, keeping the focus tightly on the core facts that the programme sets out to investigate. The programme sticks to these core elements without speculation.