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Four Wounded, Three Critically, in Shooting at Concord Christmas Tree Lighting

The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, was disrupted Friday evening when a shooting wounded four people, three of them critically. Responders already at the event—Police, Fire and Cabarrus County EMS—provided immediate aid and helped evacuate attendees. The ceremony was canceled, officials urged the public to avoid the area, and police are reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses as the investigation continues.

10:15 AM, 11/22/2025Security
Four Wounded, Three Critically, in Shooting at Concord Christmas Tree Lighting

A shooting at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, on Friday evening wounded four people, officials said. Three victims were reported in critical condition and a fourth was listed as stable; all were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The incident occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Union Street South near Corban Avenue during the city's Tree Lighting Ceremony. Police, Concord Fire and Cabarrus County EMS personnel were already on site and provided immediate medical aid and evacuation assistance.

Aftermath and investigation

Organizers canceled the remainder of the ceremony. City officials urged visitors to leave the area and asked drivers to seek alternate routes while authorities secured the scene. Concord Police said the case remains under investigation; officers are reviewing event footage and interviewing multiple witnesses.

No information about suspects or a motive has been released. Investigators continue to work at the scene, and additional details will be provided as they become available.

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