Several Shot at North Carolina Christmas Tree Lighting
Multiple people were shot during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Concord, North Carolina, on Friday evening, according to local authorities.
Key Takeaways:
- Shooting occurred at the Concord Christmas tree lighting event on Friday night.
- At least six people were reportedly shot.
- The event was canceled, and the area was evacuated.
Event Details and Police Response
The incident took place around 7:30 PM during the annual event held along Church Street and Cabarrus Avenue. Police quickly cordoned off the area with crime scene tape.
The City of Concord officially confirmed the shooting and canceled the remainder of the festivities. All visitors were instructed to leave the location immediately.
As of the latest reports, no specific information has been released regarding the condition of potential injuries.
Recent Similar Incident in North Carolina
This tragic event follows another recent mass shooting in the state. Last month, two people were killed and several others critically injured when gunfire erupted at a large weekend party in southeastern North Carolina.
Officials reported that 13 people were shot at that gathering, which was held in a rural area outside Maxton, approximately 150 kilometres southwest of Raleigh, near the South Carolina border.
