ELDERON, WI (WSAU) — The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 22-year-old suspect who was killed during a home invasion on Tuesday.
Alexander T. Watters of Wittenberg died following an incident on Pike Lake Road in the Town of Elderon. Officers believe Watters followed a 79-year-old man home from a local establishment, then attacked him as he got out of his car.
Watters stabbed the man, who armed himself with a firearm. The two struggled to control the weapon, and the homeowner fired one round.
Watters was struck in the chest and died while trying to leave the scene.
Officers have not identified the 79-year-old homeowner. He is said to be recovering at a local hospital.
No further information has been released, including a possible motive for the attack. Officers add there is no danger to the public.
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