Crime
Nasir Bostic and Keyvyonn Bostic Charged Following Shooting at Concord Christmas Tree Lighting Event
CONCORD, N.C. — Three individuals are now facing charges after a shooting during the City of Concord’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony left four people injured Friday evening.
The incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on Union Street South near Corban Avenue, abruptly halting the community celebration and prompting an immediate law enforcement and emergency response.
Officials have confirmed the shooting was not a random attack, stating the individuals involved knew one another, and the violence was not directed toward the public or the event itself.
The Concord Police Department has identified 18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic of Concord as one of the suspected shooters.
Bostic was also among the four individuals wounded by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Authorities have issued warrants for Bostic’s arrest on the following charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill
- Inciting a riot
Police stated Bostic will be formally served with the outstanding warrants upon his release from medical care.
Detectives also identified a second alleged shooter, who is a juvenile.
In accordance with North Carolina juvenile privacy laws, the individual’s name and identifying details will not be released.
Petitions have been filed through the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice on the following charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury with intent to kill
- Two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied property inflicting serious injury
- Inciting a riot
The juvenile suspect was likewise transported to the hospital and remains in critical condition.
A third suspect, 17-year-old Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic of Concord, has been taken into custody and charged as an adult. His charges include:
- Accessory after the fact
- Inciting a riot
He was not injured during the incident and was apprehended shortly after the shooting.
Two additional victims, both 17 years old, were transported to the hospital following the shooting. According to authorities:
- One has since been released.
- The second remains in critical condition.
Police state that all individuals involved in the incident have now been identified and accounted for.
Concord Police Chief Jimmy Hughes issued a statement addressing the community impact of the incident:
“A night of celebration for our community was interrupted by senseless violence, affecting everyone who was there. 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.”
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting but reaffirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public and no indication that the violence was intended to target attendees of the event.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses and as court proceedings move forward.
Crime
New Mexico Teen Darren Munoz Charged With Orchestrating Parents’ Murders in Alleged Financial Plot
A 19-year-old New Mexico man is facing multiple murder-related charges after authorities allege he arranged the killings of his father and stepmother as part of a plan to gain control of their finances and property.
Darren Munoz, 19, is accused of recruiting a friend, 18-year-old Julio Zamora, to carry out the fatal shootings of Oscar Munoz, 58, and Dina Munoz, 71, inside the family’s home in Clovis, New Mexico—located more than 200 miles east of Albuquerque.
Both suspects were taken into custody on Monday, December 15.
According to an arrest affidavit, investigators believe the killings were premeditated and planned over the course of weeks or months. Authorities allege Munoz intended to seize his parents’ assets and financial holdings and believed his father owned an Allsups convenience store franchise, a chain operating hundreds of locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Prosecutors allege the plan called for Zamora to enter the residence through the garage during the early morning hours and shoot both victims while they slept.
Investigators also identified a second individual as a potential backup should Zamora fail to carry out the plan.
Police were dispatched to the Clovis residence at approximately 4:50 a.m. on December 15 after receiving a report of a possible burglary.
Upon arrival, officers found Munoz standing near the open garage.
According to police, Munoz told officers there was no emergency and attempted to dissuade them from entering the home, stating his parents were asleep.
Officers were eventually permitted inside the residence.
Investigators state that Munoz later emerged from a bedroom with blood on his hands.
Both Oscar and Dina Munoz had sustained gunshot wounds to the head. Dina Munoz was pronounced dead at the scene, while Oscar Munoz was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas, where he later died from his injuries.
Munoz reportedly told investigators he was awakened by the sound of the garage door alarm but claimed he did not hear any gunshots.
Authorities noted that this account appeared inconsistent with the home’s layout.
Investigators also reported there were no signs of forced entry and no evidence that property had been stolen.
Additional evidence surfaced during the investigation, including statements from Munoz’s girlfriend, who told police he had previously discussed trading an AR-style rifle for another firearm.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows Munoz carrying a 9mm Glock handgun several hours before the killings. Investigators also confirmed that Munoz, Zamora, and others had recently purchased 9mm ammunition together.
Zamora was later arrested outside his residence, where authorities recovered a 9mm Glock handgun believed to have been used in the murders.
Investigators allege Zamora admitted that Munoz asked him to kill his parents.
Darren Munoz is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
Julio Zamora faces two counts of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Both defendants have entered not guilty pleas as the case proceeds through the court system.