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2 people shot and wounded on Public Square in downtown Cleveland
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
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Channel3 News has received information about two individuals who were shot and injured on Saturday evening at Public Square in downtown Cleveland.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m., with initial reports indicating that one person sustained a gunshot wound to the back, while another was shot in the leg.
Sources have mentioned that one person is currently being questioned.
A 13-year-old and a 15-year-old were shot, as reported by Cleveland EMS.
The incident occurred approximately at 8:45 p.m., with the 13-year-old sustaining minor injuries and the 15-year-old in critical condition, according to Cleveland EMS.
This incident transpired on the night of the downtown holiday festivities, coinciding with the annual tree lighting ceremony that began at 6 p.m.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
As of now, no additional information has been disclosed.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
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