VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A report of a stabbing in Virginia Beach Saturday night escalated to police officers shooting and killing a man, according to law enforcement officials.
Just after 7 p.m., officers were called to a stabbing in the 4100 block of White Beam Court.
Neighbors said they had dialed 911 when trouble started inside a home. They said police were on scene all night.
When officers arrived, police said Marques Hasbrouck, a 22-year-old man from Virginia Beach, was armed with a 20” crowbar and a 27” metal rod.
Police claim Hasbrouck did not drop the weapons when they asked him to do so. Law enforcement used a taser but it was ineffective, police added.
Hasbrouck then charged at officers, who fired at him in return, police say.
The gunfire hit Hasbrouck and he died at the scene, police say.
Inside the home, officers found three victims, police said. One had died. Two others were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The victim who died has been identified by police as Victoria Hasbrouck, a 58-year-old woman from Virginia Beach.
Neighbors said the family who lived in the home were kind and good people, though one family member had had previous outbursts.
Several neighbors told News 3 they watched the whole thing unfold and others who only heard of the tragedy said it's a tight-knit and quiet area and their hearts go out to those impacted.
"I just give my condolences. I just hope they can get through it. Just to have that happen so close to you, I hope they'll be alright," said neighbor David Hudson.
Police say the officers who fired shots are not hurt. They are on administrative leave, which is standard protocol, police added.
“Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy," said Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate. "Responding to domestic incidents is one of the most dangerous aspects of our job, with every encounter carrying with it the possibility of danger. These situations are often volatile and unpredictable, as was the case last night. We support our officers, the affected family, and our community as we navigate this difficult time together."
The department’s homicide unit is conducting an investigation into the incident, police say. Once their investigation is done, police say evidence will be turned over to the Virginia Beach Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney who will review for compliance with existing law. The Commonwealth Attorney's office is conducting its own independent investigation.
Following these investigations, the department’s Internal Affairs Unit will conduct an administrative review, police say.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 757-385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
