The sound of gunshots cut through the music just as Santa was about to flip the switch for the lights, sending parents diving to the ground with their children clutched in their arms. What had been a cheerful holiday celebration—families gathered for the annual tree lighting, carols filling the air, kids bouncing with
excitement—was shattered in an instant. Witnesses said it took only seconds for the joyful atmosphere to collapse into panic, confusion, and screams. People scrambled behind vendor booths, ducked beneath
picnic tables, and shielded one another while officers rushed toward the chaos.Authorities later confirmed that four people were struck by gunfire, including one of the suspected shooters, who suffered life-threatening injuries. Another juvenile shooter was also critically wounded. Initial fears of an attack targeting the event were quickly put to rest;
investigators emphasized that the violence stemmed from a pre-existing dispute between individuals present that night, not from a broader threat to the community or the holiday gathering itself.As officers secured the scene, they located and detained **17-year-old Keyvyonn Rayshaund Bostic**, who was uninjured and taken into custody without further incident.
His older brother, **18-year-old Nasir Ahmad Bostic**, faces multiple charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses. Nasir remains hospitalized under guard due to his injuries. The second shooter, identified only as a juvenile, is being held on comparable charges as authorities work to determine each individual’s role in the eruption of violence.
Detectives spent hours combing the area for shell casings, reviewing cellphone videos, and interviewing shaken witnesses. Despite the terrifying moments families endured, officials stressed that swift action by officers and event staff prevented further injuries. Still, many parents left the park carrying not just their children, but the weight of a holiday memory forever changed.
