A Steuben County man will spend at least 55 years in state prison following a long standoff back in August of 2023.
According to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, 55-year-old Larry J. Schoonover was sentenced to 35 years to life for 12 counts of attempted murder of a police officer, and 20 years for first degree criminal use of a firearm. The sentences will be served consecutively.
On Aug. 20, 2023, Schoonover fired multiple shots at law enforcement during a six-hour long standoff at his home in Bath.
Police were originally called to the scene for a reported domestic situation. Schoonover fired a gun inside the home before barricading himself inside. A woman in the home was able to escape safely.
State troopers eventually returned fire during the incident and would strike Schoonover in the leg, bringing the standoff to an end.
Schoonover was found guilty in Steuben County Court in November.