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The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at a Town of Sparta home.

At about 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Monroe County 911 Communication Center received a call about disturbance and were advised that there were 3 victims that had sustained injuries from an axe.

Upon arrival law enforcement encountered the suspect outside the home with a rifle. The suspect had suffered a self –inflicted gunshot wound prior to emergency personnel arriv...