Tomah Man Arrested For Firing Gun In Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien police have released information about a man they said repeatedly fired a gun in the city Saturday night. 38 year old Jason Byers of Tomah was arrested on charges of reckless endangerment, intoxicated use of a firearm and disorderly conduct. Prairie du Chien police responded at about 10 p.m. Saturday to the area of West Wisconsin and South Main streets after gunshots were reported. Reports say police found Byers at the scene attempting to conceal himself in a group of trees. They  found an empty gun magazine in his pocket and a 9-millimeter handgun in the trees. Witnesses reported that Byers was intoxicated and had a gun. Authorities determined that he was under the influence of intoxicants and fired eight to 10 shots, but no injuries or property damage were reported.