Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb released a statement Sunday updating the conditions of the two teens shot Saturday night in Public Square and confirming two suspects were taken into custody.

Cleveland police say the shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. Hours earlier, spectators packed the area for the WinterLand tree lighting ceremony.

Cleveland EMS officials told 3News, a 13-year-old and 15-year-old were shot in Public Square and were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center.

In his statement, Mayor Bibb said one of the shooting victims, “remains in serious condition; the other is stable.” He goes on to say he was, “both saddened and angered by this senseless violence.”

Mayor Bibb’s full statement, which was released on Sunday afternoon, can be read below: 

“Last night, what should have been an evening of celebration ended in tragedy when two juveniles were shot amid a large fight that broke out after Cleveland’s annual tree lighting event on Public Square. 

I am grateful to the officers of CDP for their fast and effective response. CDP quickly identified and took two juvenile suspects into custody, both of whom will be presented to the County Prosecutor’s Office. The two victims, ages 15 and 13, were taken to the hospital. One remains in serious condition; the other is stable. 

I am both saddened and angered by this senseless violence. Enough is enough. It is time to break the cycle of violence and find better ways to resolve conflicts. Clevelanders deserve to feel safe, and we will continue to focus on and invest in safety each and every day through our RISE initiative and numerous programs that support youth, empower families and improve neighborhoods. Safety isn’t just the concern of law enforcement; everyone has a role to play to ensure our public places are safe. This includes all of us, from government and police to residents, parents and caregivers. Report concerning activity. Know where your children are. Get involved with groups and organizations that promote neighborhood safety initiatives. A safer Cleveland takes all of us working together. 

This investigation is ongoing, and CDP is providing me with regular briefings as it develops.”

Cleveland police tell 3News, officers who were conducting foot patrol following the tree lighting ceremony, responded to a large group of juveniles who were actively fighting in Public Square. While responding to the fight, police located the two teenage gunshot wound victims. 

Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin responded to the shooting, releasing a statement on Saturday night. His full statement can be read below:

“The annual Christmas tree lighting in Public Square tonight was attended by hundreds of families and individuals who came for the lights, the fireworks and the activities in and around the square. It was marred by a shooting more than an hour after the lighting, with two young men, 13 and 15 years old, being shot. Officers responded and provided first-aid. Both were transported to a hospital by Cleveland EMS and are reportedly in stable condition.

Cleveland police quickly arrested a suspect. The investigation is continuing. This crime impacted what otherwise was a beautiful evening in Cleveland’s Public Square. I’m deeply saddened by this but we will continue to be vigilant and hold those involved in this crime accountable. This does not define Cleveland.“

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