79-year-old man stabbed, suspect shot and killed by homeowner
ELDERON, WI (OnFocus) – The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery home invasion that occurred early this morning at a residence in the Town of Elderon. It is believed the suspect followed a 79-year-old man home from a local establishment and there is no threat to the community.
Deputies from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at approximately 2:37 am to a residence in the Town of Elderon for a report of a man who was assaulted and stabbed as he exited his vehicle in his garage. The man was in possession of a firearm and fired one round that struck the suspect prior to the firearm being wrestled away from him. The suspect received a gunshot wound to the chest and died while fleeing the scene. The suspect’s identity is being withheld pending family notification. The 79-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries and is recovering at a local hospital.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no further information can be released at this time. The Sheriff’s Office will provide updates as additional information is available.
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