Suspect wounded in officer-involved shooting

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police report an officer-involved shooting occurred near 19th and Hampton Saturday, March 5.

Police say officers were called to the area around 11:25 p.m. for a domestic dispute and found a suspect had armed himself. One officer fired his weapon at the suspect, who was struck. The suspect, a 29-year-old man, was hurt and taken to a local hospital. Police report he is in stable condition.

The officer involved in the shooting, a 28-year-old man with more than nine years of service, has now been placed on administrative duties. The Milwaukee Police Department Homicide Division is leading the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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