Overview
- Four people were shot during Concord, North Carolina’s 28th annual downtown tree‑lighting, with three in critical condition and one stable.
- Concord police named 18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic as a suspected shooter, saying he remains hospitalized and faces multiple felony charges once medically cleared.
- A juvenile suspect is also hospitalized in critical condition and faces assault and related counts, and 17-year-old Rayshaund Bostic was charged as an adult as an accessory and for inciting a riot.
- Police, fire and EMS already on site for the event provided immediate treatment and transported the wounded to local hospitals.
- Detectives are reviewing recordings and witness statements and have asked attendees to upload photos or video, while city officials say the parade and a 5K will proceed with added security.