11/22/2025
City of Concord Government Shooting at an annual tree lighting ceremony.
3:12 A.M Update:
The shooting that occurred on Friday, November 21 during the City of Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony 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. Police have accounted for all parties involved.
“A night of celebration for our community was interrupted by senseless violence, affecting everyone who was there,” said Concord Police Chief Jimmy Hughes. “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."
With the support and information provided by the public, the Concord Police Department identified 18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic of Concord as one of the shooters. Bostic is one of the four gunshot wound victims who was transported to the hospital, and he remains in critical condition. Warrants for his arrest have been issued for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill (N.C.G.S 14-32 (a)) and inciting a riot (N.C.G.S. 14-288.2). Bostic will be served upon his release from the hospital.
The Concord Police Department filed petitions through the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice for the second suspected shooter who is a juvenile. The Department filed petitions for assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill (N.C.G.S. 14-32(a)), two counts of discharging into an occupied property inflicting serious injury (N.C.G.S. 14-34.1) and inciting a riot (N.C.G.S. 14-288.2). The juvenile is one of the four gunshot wound victims who was transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition.
North Carolina juvenile privacy laws prevent disclosure of any identifying information regarding a juvenile offender accused of an act which would be a crime if committed by an adult.
Police also identified and charged a third suspect, 17-year-old Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic of Concord. He is being charged as an adult, with accessory after the fact (N.S.G.S. 14-7) and inciting a riot (N.C.G.S. 14-288.2). Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic was not injured and was apprehended shortly after the incident.
Two 17-year-old gunshot wound victims were also transported to the hospital. One has been released and the second remains in critical condition.
The Concord Police Department continues to ask the public to submit any videos or photos from the area using this link: https://concordpdnc.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/cpd2517448.
9:45 P.M. UPDATE:
The Concord Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Union Street S near the intersection with Corban Avenue. The shooting occurred during the City’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Concord Police, Concord Fire, and Cabarrus County EMS personnel were already at the event and responded immediately, providing medical aid and evacuating attendees.
Four gunshot wound victims were transported to the hospital. Three are in critical condition and one is in stable condition.
Police are reviewing footage from the event and speaking with multiple witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5027, and anyone with video or photos from the event are asked to share them with police using this link: https://concordpdnc.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/cpd2517448
There was a shooting at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony just before 7:30 p.m. The remainder of the event is cancelled and visitors are advised to leave the area and drivers should seek alternate routes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5027.
