A 68-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in Yavapai County after officials said he stabbed himself and lit his own wheelchair on fire before fatally shooting his roommate and two dogs.

Deputies responded to a home in Wilhoit, about 15 miles southwest of Prescott, just after 3 a.m. after receiving reports that Terry Ingle shot a dog and then stabbed himself, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.

Ingle told family members he "wanted to die," Sheriff's Office spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said.

The family left the home and stayed outside while Ingle's roommate, a man in his 60s whose name had not been released as of Tuesday afternoon, remained inside.

Ingle lit his wheelchair on fire and the flames spread to a portion of the bedroom, officials said.

As the investigation began, deputies learned Ingle had shot his roommate and two dogs, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies detained Ingle without incident and found "superficial stab wounds" on him, D'Evelyn said.

Ingle later admitted to shooting his roommate, the Sheriff's Office said in a press release.

Ingle was transported to Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott for treatment before being arrested and booked into a Prescott jail holding facility on charges including first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arson, criminal damage and animal cruelty, the Sheriff's Office said.

Several firearms were seized from the home.

An investigation is ongoing.

Where to get help

If you or a loved one needs help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or Mercy Care's 24-hour crisis line at 602-222-9444.

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's Department of Behavioral Health offers an intensive outpatient program for adults and teens. People can request a free assessment at 602-254-4357.

La Fontera Arizona/EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center offers services to children, adults and families across the Valley. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 480-784-1500.

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