Police are investigating a Friday night shooting at an annual tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, where four people were injured.
The shooting began at approximately 7:30 PM ET, according to authorities.
Concord Police Major Patrick Tierney spoke to reporters and provided initial details following the incident at the city’s ceremony, which he described as “one of our most cherished and celebrated events in downtown Concord.”
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Tierney: Concord Police Department is actively investigating the shooting that occurred at around 7:30pm on Union Street near the intersection of Corbin Avenue. The shooting occurred during the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony. The Concord Police Department, Concord fire, Cabarrus County, EMS personnel were already at the event, and they responded immediately.
They provided medical and evacuated the attendees. Four gunshot wound victims were transported to the hospital. There are three in critical condition, and one who is in stable condition. Police are reviewing the footage from the event, speaking with multiple witnesses at this time.
Video from the scene shows people running after shots broke out. One witness said, “My whole life, I’ve roamed the streets growing up, and we own multiple buildings down here, so we’re down here seven days a week, and I never would have expected it.”
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The shooting broke out during a concert at the ceremony.
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According to a news release from the city of Concord, the shooting “was not a random act of violence directed at the public.”
“The Concord Police Department investigation revealed the shooting was between two suspects who are known to each other,” the release notes.
Concord Police Chief Jimmy Hughes said, “A night of celebration for our community was interrupted by senseless violence, affecting everyone who was there.”
He continued, “Our community showed great strength and resilience as everyone came together to help one another and our officers. Due to the quick actions of our downtown businesses, the public, first responders, and law enforcement, we were able to quickly evacuate the area, prevent additional injuries, and identify all suspects involved.”
Concord police identified 18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic of Concord as a shooter and one of the four who suffered a gunshot wound. He was hospitalized in critical condition.
Bostic now has a warrant for his arrest on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inciting a riot.
A second suspect, who was not identified due to juvenile privacy laws, also faces similar charges and was one of the four injured by gunshot wounds in the incident.
Police also arrested and charged 17-year-old Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic of Concord, who was not injured, as an adult. The teen faces charges of accessory after the fact and inciting a riot.
Two additional victims were hospitalized in the shooting.
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