13-year-old girl shot twice after Cleveland Cavaliers victory parade

Posted: Jun 22, 2016 / 06:31 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 23, 2016 / 10:24 AM EDT

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CLEVELAND – A gunman opened fire after the NBA Champion Cavaliers' parade and rally, striking a 13-year-old girl twice in the leg Wednesday, according to police.

One person was arrested; however, police say they are now searching for a second suspect, according to WJW.

The shooting happened at East 4th and Euclid in downtown Cleveland, near the site of the rally. Helicopter footage showed people running for cover as mounted police units responded to the area.

Police originally said two females were shot, but later said that was not the case.

No one shot in casino. No shooting in casino.

— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) June 22, 2016

Please avoid Ontario and Euclid at this time due to police activity.

— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) June 22, 2016

UPDATE: ONE FEMALE VICTIM OF GUNSHOT WOUND, SHE WAS SHOT TWICE IN LEG. SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY.

— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) June 22, 2016

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