US Edition"Senseless Violence," Three Charged in Shooting at North Carolina Tree Lighting: Police
Four people were shot during a holiday event in Concord, including two suspects; three victims remain in critical condition, police said.
- On Friday in downtown Concord, gunfire erupted during the 28th annual tree-lighting ceremony, injuring four people and canceling the event featuring Santa, food trucks, and fireworks.
- Preliminary findings indicate the shooting stemmed from a dispute between people who knew one another, and no formal motive has been released, investigators and the Concord Police Department said.
- Three of the victims are listed in critical condition while one is stable, and on-site first responders including police, firefighters and EMS personnel evacuated the area and rendered aid.
- Police identified two shooters, including 18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic and a juvenile; both were shot and face multiple charges, while visitors and motorists were urged to leave downtown.
- Authorities are examining surveillance and crowd videos and reviewing footage to identify suspects, urging anyone with information to contact the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5000.
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Four people shot during Christmas celebration in North Carolina
Four people were shot at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina on Friday night. Three of those shot were put in critical condition, while the fourth is in stable condition at a nearby hospital. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. First responders were present at the tree lighting ceremony, allowing them to help the victims quickly. Two shooters have been identified, though police have only released the name of one, 18-year-old …
Shooting at Christmas tree-lighting ceremony injures 4
CONCORD, North Carolina – A festive evening turned chaotic Friday when gunfire erupted during the 28th annual tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Concord, injuring four people and prompting the cancellation of the remainder of the event, the Associated Press reported.The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. in the city’s center, roughly 19 miles northeast of Charlotte, as families and children gathered to mark the holiday tradition, AP said.
Shooting at Christmas tree-lighting ceremony leaves 4 injured
CONCORD, North Carolina – A festive evening turned chaotic Friday when gunfire erupted during the 28th annual tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Concord, injuring four people and prompting the cancellation of the remainder of the event, the Associated Press reported.
People had gathered to watch the Christmas tree being lit in the city of Concord when chaos broke out.
Four people shot during Christmas celebration in North Carolina
Four people were shot at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina on Friday night. Three of those shot were put in critical condition, while the fourth is in stable condition at a nearby hospital. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. First responders were present at the tree lighting ceremony, allowing them to help... The post Four people shot during Christmas celebration in North Carolina appeared first on Daily Truth Report • Dai…
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