Armed man in military clothes prompts gunfire from South Bay cop

Shannon Nathan Wong, 36, of San Jose, is suspected of trying to break into a house Wednesday. Shannon Nathan Wong, 36, of San Jose, is suspected of trying to break into a house Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy Of San Jose Police Photo: Courtesy Of San Jose Police Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Armed man in military clothes prompts gunfire from South Bay cop 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A 36-year-old man dressed in “full military-type clothing” and armed with an assault rifle was arrested in San Jose Wednesday after a police officer shot at him but missed when he was caught allegedly breaking into a house, officials said.

Around 12:52 a.m., officers arrived at the 300 block of Bautista Place following reports of a possible break-in, said San Jose Police spokesman Officer Albert Morales. Officers contacted the man, who was armed with an assault rifle, at the front door of the house.

While officers spoke to the man, he lifted his loaded AR-15 toward them, Morales said. One of the officers fired, but the man was not hit.

The suspect ran into the house, but was soon disarmed and taken into custody. He was also found in possession of a loaded Colt 1911 handgun, Morales said.

It was not immediately clear why the suspect, Shannon Nathan Wong, was dressed in military clothing.

Wong, of San Jose, was booked into Santa Clara County Jail.

The officer who fired at Wong — a 17-year veteran of the department— was placed on administrative leave as authorities launched an investigation of the incident.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call San Jose police detectives at (408) 277-5283. Anonymous calls can be made to the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (408) 947-STOP (7867).

Jenna Lyons is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: jlyons@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @JennaJourno