Police obtained a search warrant to break into the residence to end the nearly 4-hour-standoff.
When they breached the front door, the Emergency Response Team encountered gunfire from within the dwelling. Efforts to compel Yoo to surrender, including the deployment of non-flammable, less-lethal chemical munitions, proved futile.
Then, at around 8:25 p.m., an explosion engulfed the house in flames, leaving destruction in its wake. The blast, captured in chilling video footage shared on social media, obliterated the home, sending debris into the night air and causing power outages in the area.
Investigation
In the aftermath of the explosion, the Arlington County Fire Department worked to control the fire.
Despite more than 160 initial power outages, crews made progress, reducing the number to 19 by Tuesday morning.
Only three officers reported minor injuries, and they did not require hospitalization. Surrounding neighbors were evacuated in advance, preventing additional injuries.
