Clayton County deputy, suspect involved in shooting

A Clayton County sheriff's deputy was involved in a duty-related shooting early Sunday, officials said today.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:13 a.m. Sunday in the town of Luana after a high-speed pursuit, followed by a physical altercation.

Neither the deputy, whose name was not released, nor the 35-year-old male suspect were seriously injured, although both were transported to the Central Community Hospital in Elkader, where they were treated and released.

The suspect, whose name also was not released, is being held at the Clayton County Jail under pending charges of eluding police, operating while intoxicated (second offense), assaulting a peace officer, failure to obey a stop sign and driving on the wrong side of the highway.

The Prairie du Chien Police Department has been contacted to conduct an independent investigation of the incident.

Clayton County officials declined further comment on the incident.