VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A 32-year-old man will face trial on seven charges stemming from an incident at the Riverfront Court Apartments, where police say they were forced to shoot him.
Previously: VBPD: Officers respond to dispute call, shoot man after he presented a gun
The charges against Brian Besecker include three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, firearm brandishing, possession of a schedule drug, possession of a firearm with a schedule drug, and assault and battery of a family member.
The incident occurred on Jan. 12, when a neighbor called 911, reporting a possible domestic disturbance. The caller expressed concerns that Besecker may have been abusing his partner or dog, according to court documents.
Previously: Neighbors react to shooting by VB officers
Documents also reveal that when officers arrived at Besecker’s apartment, Virginia Beach Police officer Wilson Cahill knocked on the door and announced himself, reporting that he heard yelling, a dog barking and the sound of a television from inside the apartment.