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Large police presence in downtown Cleveland after witnesses report confrontation between officers and several people in SUV

The incident occurred near Superior Avenue and East 26th Street. Cleveland EMS confirms a 15-year-old boy was taken from the scene to MetroHealth Medical Center.

CLEVELAND — Members of multiple law enforcement agencies are currently at the scene of Superior Avenue and East 26th Street in downtown Cleveland following what witnesses called a confrontation between police and several individuals Thursday night.

Witnesses tell 3News they saw officers chasing a white-colored SUV before the SUV crashed near the entrance and exit ramps to Interstate 90. Four to five people were observed running from police when witnesses reported hearing gunshots.

Cleveland EMS has since confirmed a 15-year-old boy was taken from the scene by ambulance to MetroHealth Medical Center in serious condition. It is unknown at this time how he received his injuries.

The ordeal occurred as crowd were being let out from Progressive Field following the Guardians' American League Championship Series game against the New York Yankees.

3News is currently working to learn more from law enforcement.

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