By Associated Press - Monday, February 20, 2017

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Authorities are investigating after a Norman police officer shot and wounded a man while responding to a reported home break-in.

Norman police say the break-in was reported at about 10:30 a.m. Monday. Authorities say police officers started chasing a man and an officer opened fire multiple times after the man reportedly pointed a weapon at the officer.

Norman police say the man was wounded and taken to OU Medical Center. No officers were injured.

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The shooting happened near Norman High School, but no classes were held Monday because of the Presidents Day holiday.

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