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.

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