Four shot at Concord, N.C. tree lighting
Shortly before 7:30 p.m., four people were shot at Concord's 28th annual Christmas tree lighting on Union Street S near Corban Avenue; three victims are in critical condition and one is stable. Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS provided immediate aid, the remainder of the ceremony was canceled with attendees asked to leave, and police are reviewing event video and asking the public to submit photos and videos to aid the investigation.
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đ Key Facts
- Four people were shot and wounded at the Concord, N.C. Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
- The shooting occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Union Street S near Corban Avenue.
- Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS were on scene and provided immediate aid to the victims.
- The city said three victims are in critical condition and one is in stable condition.
- The remainder of the city's 28th annual tree lighting ceremony was canceled; attendees were told to leave and drivers were asked to use alternate routes amid large crowds.
- Police are reviewing event video and are asking the public to submit photos and videos to aid the investigation.
- Rep. Mark Harris posted on X offering prayers for law enforcement, first responders, and attendees.
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Shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree lighting leaves 4 people wounded
New information:
- Incident time and exact location: occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at Union Street S near Corban Avenue.
- Responders on scene: Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS were already at the event and provided immediate aid.
- Event impact: the remainder of the Tree Lighting Ceremony was canceled; visitors were told to leave and drivers to use alternate routes.
4 shot during North Carolina city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony
New information:
- City of Concord says three victims are in critical condition and one is in stable condition.
- Police are reviewing event video and asking the public to submit photos and videos to aid the investigation.
- The city described the event as its 28th annual tree lighting with large crowds present.
- Rep. Mark Harris posted on X offering prayers for law enforcement, first responders, and attendees.