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At least six people were shot during the Concord Christmas tree lighting on Church Street and Cabarrus Avenue in North Carolina.
Officials cancelled the event and asked drivers to seek alternate routes. (Representational image)
Several people were shot at the downtown Concord Christmas tree lighting in US’ North Carolina on Friday (local time), local authorities said.
According to officials, at least six people were shot at the annual event being held along Church Street and Cabarrus Avenue. The police said that the shooting incident happened around 7:30 pm on Friday during the annual tree lighting event.
Police were seen putting up crime-scene tape shortly after the incident and cordoning off the area.
The City of Concord later confirmed the shooting and announced that the remainder of the event was canceled. Visitors were instructed to leave the area.
As of now, no information has been released about potential injuries.
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben...
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November 22, 2025, 08:03 IST
News world Several People Shot During Annual Christmas Tree Lighting In US’ North Carolina
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