Suspect in triple murder of Chisago County family found dead, sheriff says

CENTER CITY, Minn. – Investigators say the suspect in a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of three family members has been found dead.

The Chisago County Sheriff's Office says deputies found the bodies Sunday at about 8 a.m. after they were called to a welfare check at a residence in Fish Lake Township, which is just northeast of Cambridge.

On Tuesday, authorities released the name of the victims: Darrell Mattson, 73; Denise Mattson, 68; and Kirk Mattson, 47.

It was also announced Tuesday that the suspect was found dead at another location. Their identity, and possible motive, haven't been released.

"They had a beautiful garden, they loved to share fruits, vegetables with us. They were just real nice people," said neighbor Chris Koecher. "It's nerve-racking, uneasy. It's such a quiet community, stuff like this doesn't happen up here."

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is involved in the investigation.