A Bridgeport police officer assigned to the federal Safe Streets task force was involved in a shooting Tuesday, state police say.

The incident happened around 10:12 p.m. at the corner of Main and Catherine streets in Bridgeport.

State police have Main Street from Catherine Street to Washington Avenue taped off.

They say the victim was transported to the hospital, treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and released.

Connecticut state police personnel were not involved in the incident.

There is no word yet on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The Connecticut State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Squad has assumed this investigation at the request of the Bridgeport State's Attorney's Office.

The Bridgeport State's Attorney also requested that the Stamford State's Attorney oversee the investigation.