November 22nd 2025.
A festive evening in North Carolina took a frightening turn when shots were fired during the annual Christmas tree lighting in downtown Concord. The incident left several individuals injured and the community in shock.
As the event was in full swing, with upwards of 200 people in attendance, the sound of gunshots rang out at approximately 7:30 pm. It was a chaotic scene as people scrambled to find safety and understand what was happening.
The local police were immediately alerted and quickly arrived at the scene. The area was quickly secured as they worked to assess the situation and tend to those who were injured. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
At this time, there is no information available about the suspect responsible for the shooting. Brett Ford, a balloon artist who was present at the event, shared that there were around 250-300 people present when the shots were fired. He described the confusion and fear that swept through the crowd, mistaking the gunshots for festive fireworks.
The remainder of the Christmas tree lighting was understandably cancelled after the traumatic incident. Thankfully, there have been no reports of any fatalities. However, the entire community is left shaken and in disbelief by what transpired.
As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge. The community is left to grapple with the senseless violence that disrupted what was meant to be a joyous occasion. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.
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