Two Storm Lake men face felony charges after allegedly attacking their roommate in his sleep over the weekend. At approximately 2 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Storm Lake Police Department responded to a report from an adult male victim who claimed his two roommates, 29-year-old Taw Htoo and 25-year-old Eh Ku Doe Hei, had armed themselves with knives and attempted to stab him. The victim was able to escape the residence and call for help. He was later transported to Buena Vista Regional Medical Center for treatment of suspected serious injuries to the head. Authorities say they located the two suspects quickly and took them into custody without incident. Both men are charged with willful injury causing serious injury and assault while participating in a felony, class C felonies, and going armed with intent, a class D felony. Htoo faces an additional charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief, a simple misdemeanor. As of Monday morning, the men remain in custody at the Buena Vista County jail on $25,000+ bonds.
