The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies responded to a Morgantown residence after a man forced his way into it.

Brian Joseph Friggens has been charged with “Burglary”, 2 counts of “Wanton Endangerment” involving a firearm, 3 counts of “Domestic Assault”, 2 counts of “Violation of a protective order”, “Prohibited Person in possession o f a firearm” and “Violation of bond related to the protective order served by state police.”

Officials received a report that Friggens shot his way into the home on Autumn Avenue through a sliding glass door.

The woman who made the call to 911 officials was in the residence with her two young daughters. She said they ran upstairs to call 911.

Friggens proceeded to fire a shot into the bedroom door, and forced his way into the room, where a scuffle over the gun ensued between him and the woman. The woman was able to get the weapon away from Friggens.

Deputies arrived at the residence, found Friggens upstairs, and placed him under arrest.

West Virginia State Police had previously arrested Friggens on August 30 for domestic battery and assault.

He is currently awaiting arraignment.