Gunshots Disrupt Christmas Tree Lighting Event in Downtown Concord: Latest Updates and Response
Gunshots were heard during the Christmas tree lighting event in downtown Concord on November 21, 2025. A WCNC Charlotte photojournalist captured the moment when shots were fired around 7:40 p.m., leading to a disruption of the event. Law enforcement officers quickly responded by setting up crime scene tape, and emergency crews were observed attending to at least one injured individual. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear at this time, and WCNC Charlotte has reached out to Concord Police for further information.
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