22yo vs. 79yo. 79 wins!

[dpete]

TOWN OF ELDERON, Wis. (WAOW) — A 22-year-old man is dead after it is believed he followed a 79-year-old man home from a local establishment in an armed robbery and home invasion attempt early Tuesday morning in Elderon, according to the Marathon County Sheriff's Office.

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 in the face as he exited his vehicle in his garage, the Sheriff's Office said.

The release also stated: 

The (elderly) man was in possession of a firearm and fired one round that struck the (22-year-old) suspect prior to the firearm being wrestled away from him. The suspect suffered 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.

Based on the findings of the investigation, 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 on Pike Lake Road 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 his assailant prior to the firearm being wrestled away from him. The assailant received a gunshot wound to the chest and died while fleeing the scene. The 79-year-old homeowner sustained non-life threatening injuries and is recovering at a local hospital.

No additional information is expected in this case. As a result, this will be the final update on this incident pending no additional significant developments.

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Gets himself dead and out of the genepool.    to the 79 year old!      Get well soon!

[shooterrex]

Hmmm brought a knife to a gunfight.

Sucks to be him.

[BrianK]

I like stories that have a happy ending. Yes, I hope the elderly man gets well soon. 

[Cunuckgaucho]

A great feel good story.

Of course I'm waiting to hear how the armed robber was a great guy, he was turning his life around and there was no need for the gentleman to shoot him.

[dpete]

31 minutes ago, Cunuckgaucho said:

A great feel good story.

Of course I'm waiting to hear how the armed robber was a great guy, he was turning his life around and there was no need for the gentleman to shoot him.

Yup, even after he was stabbed!   The incident took place about 30 miles from my home town.

[98Z5V]

That's my good news story for the day.  Good Guy with the Gun wins again.