Shooting at North Carolina Christmas tree
lighting leaves 4 people wounded
Posted By: mc squared, 11/22/2025 9:29:12 AM
A shooting at a Christmas tree lighting event in Concord, North Carolina, on Friday left four people wounded, according to police. Concord Police said three victims were listed in critical condition and one was in stable condition. All four victims were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. The shooting happened at the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Union Street S near the intersection with Corban Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m. Police, Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS personnel were already at the event and responded immediately with medical aid and evacuation efforts. The remainder of the event was canceled after the shooting.
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Concord Police said three victims were listed in critical condition and one was in stable condition. All four victims were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment.
The shooting happened at the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Union Street S near the intersection with Corban Avenue shortly before 7:30 p.m.
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What's a Christmas tree lighting without festive shooting in the street?