Monona Police release information on reported stabbing, one person deceased from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 1937 hours, the Monona Police Department was dispatched to the 600 block of South Page Street in Monona for a reported stabbing. 

Monona PD arrived quickly and located an individual outside a residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. A tourniquet was applied, and the individual was quickly transported by Monona Ambulance to a nearby hospital. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect had barricaded himself on the second floor of the residence, where he had access to multiple firearms, and refused to exit. 

After multiple attempts to get the suspect to exit the residence, the Clayton County CERT Team was deployed and made entry into the home. The suspect was located deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

This remains an active investigation, and no further information is being released at this time. 

The Monona Police Department was assisted by the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office, Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Elkader Police Department, Postville Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Prairie du Chien Police Department, Crawford County Sheriff's Office, Clayton County CERT Team, Monona Ambulance, and Clayton County Dispatch.