Shooting at Concord Christmas tree lighting leaves four injured, three in critical condition; police investigate and seek witness footage
Three victims are in critical condition and one victim is in stable condition, according to Concord Police. All four were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical care.
The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Union Street S and Corban Boulevard, where the holiday event was taking place. Police, fire and Cabarrus County EMS personnel were already on the scene and responded immediately, providing medical assistance and evacuating the injured.
Three people were reported to be in critical condition and one person was in stable condition following the shooting in Concord, a city located about 19 miles (30 kilometers) northeast of Charlotte, according to an official statement from city officials.
The city said officials are reviewing video footage of the incident and interviewing witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone who took photos or videos of the incident to come forward and share them with law enforcement.
“We pray for the safety of our brave law enforcement officers, first responders, and everyone at the scene,” U.S. Rep. Mark Harris of North Carolina said in a post on social platform X. Afterwards, organizers canceled the remainder of the event. City officials advised participants to leave the area and urged drivers to seek alternative routes. Concord Police confirmed the assault remains under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or possible motive.
The annual tree lighting, a long-standing holiday tradition in Concord, was marred by violence, leaving the community in shock as law enforcement continues to investigate.
