NEWBERRY — Michigan State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that took place during a felonious assault against the Luce County Sheriff’s Department deputy early Tuesday morning in Luce County.

The deputy was investigating a report of a possible breaking and entering at the Newberry Water and Light Plant when he observed a suspicious vehicle in the area. The deputy made contact with the male driver of the vehicle, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both.

The driver would not provide proper identification or vehicle information and attempted to reach into his pocket, at which time the deputy tried to stop the man. The driver then assaulted the deputy by striking him multiple times in the face and speeding off in the vehicle while the deputy was still partially inside. The officer was dragged a short distance, but was able to draw his firearm and fired shots at the driver.

The deputy was able to free himself, but the driver fled the scene. The suspect was later located Tuesday afternoon and is currently in custody.

No name or further details are being released at this time. Detectives from the Michigan State Police continue to investigate this incident.