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Update: Suspect in Middleton Double Homicide Kills Himself in Standoff in Vernon County

DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 8 – The suspect fled after a double homicide and died by suicide following a police standoff on Highway 14, with the road closed for about three hours, authorities said.

  • Sheriff's deputies responded at 2:21 p.m. Tuesday to a Middleton home where a man and woman were found dead, prompting a double homicide investigation.
  • The suspect left the house in a vehicle before deputies arrived, leading Wisconsin State Patrol to locate the car in Vernon County and attempt a traffic stop.
  • The driver’s refusal to follow verbal orders led to a standoff with law enforcement that concluded when the individual died by suicide in Vernon County.
  • Sheriff Kalvin Barrett acknowledged the concerning nature of the situation and emphasized that addressing it remains a key focus for the department.
  • Officials are asking anyone who may have tips or relevant details to reach out to Madison Crime Stoppers by phone at 608-266-6014 or submit information online at P3TIPS.COM.
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WAOW broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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