VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An attempted home invasion that turned into a stand-off is now over, according to Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate.
Around 8 a.m., police were called to Stoneshore Road between Holland and Rosemont road, after shots were fired during an attempted home invasion Monday morning.
Police say they were trying to make contact with the suspect, 45-year-old SoKim Om, who is facing multiple charges including felony animal cruelty and felony destruction of property.
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Police say Om went over to a neighbor's home to try and break in. When he couldn't get inside he fired a gunshot into the door and bullet struck the neighbors dog, according to police.
Om then ran back into house where police spent hours trying to get him out. Chief Paul Neudigate told News 3 that Om will face charges in addition to be evaluated for mental health.
"First and foremost, he has to deal with the criminal charges and as part of that there will be a psychiatric evaluation and we will leave it to the professionals to determine what they looks like," said Chief Neudigate.
The police department told News 3 that the dog that was injured is expected to be okay.
This article will be updated with more information as News 3 learns more.
