Crime & Safety
Monroe County, MI: Woman Severely Injured, Suspect Found Dead Monday Oct 19
Monroe, MI – A domestic disturbance in Monroe County turned into a major law enforcement response Monday afternoon after a woman was severely injured and a 61 year old male suspect was later found dea
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-10-19T23:40:00.823Z
Monroe, MI – A domestic disturbance in Monroe County turned into a major law enforcement response Monday afternoon after a woman was severely injured and a 61 year old male suspect was later found dead at a property in Ash Township.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the 300 block of Ready Road at approximately 1:52 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, following reports of an ongoing domestic disturbance.
Officers from the Carleton Police Department and sheriff's deputies arrived at the residence and discovered an adult woman suffering from severe injuries.
Emergency medical personnel treated the woman at the scene before transporting her to an area hospital. Authorities have not released her condition or the nature of her injuries.
Gunshots Prompt Special Response Team Deployment
Investigators determined that the male suspect was allegedly still near the residence when responding officers heard gunshots nearby.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team was deployed, and detectives responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities subsequently located the 61 year old Ash Township man deceased behind the property.
The sheriff's office confirmed that his death is being investigated as a suicide. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.
Authorities Confirm No Ongoing Public Threat
Sheriff Troy Goodnough stated that the incident was isolated and that there is no danger to the public.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including Michigan State Police, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Monroe Community Ambulance and the Ash Township Fire Department.
The Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit also provided assistance to the injured woman and her family.
Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the domestic disturbance.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 734 240 7530 .