THIS is the chilling moment gunshots are fired at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with three people rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Crowds ran for their lives after the horror sound of gunfire rang out in the city of Concord, North Carolina.
Four people were left injured after being found with gunshot wounds and were rushed to hospital.
Three of the locals were reportedly in a critical condition with the fourth in a stable condition.
Officials are now reviewing footage from the event and interviewing witnesses.
A manhunt for the suspected shooter is still ongoing.
