CHATHAM, Va. – A man charged with fatally stabbing his wife admitted his guilt Wednesday and faces a possible life sentence.

Jesus Ochoa Sanchez pleaded guilty to murder, three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, and a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court.

The charges stem from a stabbing that happened last June while the couple’s children were in the home. The children phoned 911 and all three got out safely.

When officers arrived, Sanchez was armed refused to drop his gun. Deputies shot him and Sanchez was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder.

Sanchez was arrested June 17 by State Police Special Agents after being released from a hospital.

Sanchez is believed to have murdered Ms. Ochoa during an argument at their home on Mount Cross Road in Pittsylvania County, on the night of June 11.

Sanchez remains in jail and is scheduled for sentencing on August 4.