According to local police in the United States, on Friday, November 21, a shooting incident occurred during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, leaving four people injured.
Concord police stated that the four injured individuals were urgently taken to the hospital for treatment, with three in critical condition and one in stable condition.
The shooting took place shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Union Street, near the intersection with Corban Avenue, while the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was in progress.
At the time of the shooting, local police, Concord Fire Department, and Cabarrus County emergency personnel were on the scene, immediately initiating medical assistance and evacuation efforts.
Following the incident, the remaining ceremonial activities were all canceled.
The city government advised visitors to leave the area and drivers to choose alternative routes.
In the latest update, Concord police announced that one suspect has been arrested, while two other suspects are currently hospitalized and facing legal action. Arrest warrants, including charges of using deadly weapons and inciting riots, have been issued for them. Upon discharge from the hospital, the warrants will be executed.
Authorities clarified that the shooting incident stemmed from a dispute among acquaintances and was not a random act of violence against the public. They urged the public to provide photos or videos of the crime scene to assist the investigation via Concord police’s evidence platform.
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