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Green Co. sheriff identifies robbery suspect who shot himself

GREEN COUNTY (WKOW) -- Green County authorities have identified the man who shot himself after a Tuesday police chase.

The Green County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Casey Austin, 49.

Austin robbed an Orfordville Dollar General at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon, according to the Rock County Sheriff's Office. He was then found by police in Monroe.

Sheriff Jegg Skatrud said Austin shot himself after he was stopped by officers.

Skatrud said Austin died on scene despite officers' efforts. He also said officers never fired their weapons.

The Monroe Police Department requested that the Green County Sheriff's Office conduct the death investigation.

Skatrud said more information can be expected Friday.

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