Man suspected in kidnapping found dead near Eau Claire

TOWN OF SEYMOUR - Authorities have found the body of a 24-year-old man accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint in southeastern Wisconsin.

Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer says Mitchell Owens killed himself. A rifle was found next to Owens' body.

Owens' body was found Tuesday afternoon. Residents are being allowed to return to their homes.

Full story: WJFW

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