Man shot by UW-Milwaukee officer in stable condition, officials say

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A man who was shot Tuesday morning by a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officer is in stable condition, officials said.

The university tweeted it was a campus officer who shot the person outside the Fine Arts building Tuesday around 7 a.m.

The man was found sleeping in a building and an altercation took place between officers and the man, officials said. Officers discovered the man had a weapon and police shot the man.

The officers were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries, officials said.

No students or employees were hurt or involved in the incident. Students are currently on spring break.

The police investigation has closed a major street through campus.

Oak Creek police will be leading the investigation, officials said.

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