Monitor Editor
STARKE— Starke police said they encountered a man at Madison Street Baptist Church on Saturday who took his own life.
Lt. Michael Rooney said five police officers and three deputies responded to a call of an armed individual at the church.
“We made contact with the individual, who was armed with a pistol,” said Rooney. “At all times, he kept the pistol pointed at himself.”
Rooney said after a short time, the man shot himself.
“Officers attempted lifesaving efforts and (EMS) transported him to a hospital, where the individual was pronounced dead,” Rooney said.
The lieutenant added that details of the incident, including a timeline, are still being investigated.
