MADISON, Wis. — Police are evacuating two buildings on the University of Wisconsin- Madison campus due to an active investigation.
Madison police are also asking people to avoid the area of State and Lake streets.
A WISC-Alert said the Madison Police Department is investigating an incident in this area. The alert did not mention what type of incident police were investigating.
UW-Madison police tweeted they are evacuating Memorial Library and the Extension Building.
News 3 Now crews on scene said police have put yellow tape up blocking off the area.
An officer also told News 3 Now they expect the area to b e closed for hours.
The Madison Police Department is leading the investigation into this incident.
News 3 Now has contacted MPD, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, UW-Madison Police Department and Dane County dispatchers and will update this article once more information is released.
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