Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Suspect dead after New Hampshire state hospital shooting, officials say situation ‘contained’

A shooting suspect died Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, authorities said. The state’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management said on social media that the situation was under control at the hospital and that the suspect had died. First responders rushed in. A second person was shot at New Hampshire Hospital on Clinton Street in the state capital just before 4 p.m., WMUR reported. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. New Hampshire State Police previously said multiple victims were injured. According to its website, the New Hampshire hospital offers acute, inpatient psychiatric services. The hospital is one of several buildings on a sprawling campus that includes the Concord County Courthouse and the Department of New Hampshire. Department of Labour, Revenue Administration and Employment Security. WMUR’s Adam Sexton says the entire area appears to be on lockdown as state police move through the hospital building. “This afternoon, an incident occurred at a New Hampshire hospital that has been contained,” New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said in a written statement. “As the compound was destroyed, the suspect was dead while the scene was active.” “The government mobilized immediately and first responders and law enforcement are on the scene,” Sununu said. “We will provide as many details as possible as this situation unfolds.” No additional information was immediately available.

A suspected shooter died Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, authorities said.

States Homeland Security and Emergency Management said There are reports on social media that the situation at the hospital has been brought under control and the suspect has died.

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First responders rushed to New Hampshire Hospital on Clinton Street in the state capital just before 4 p.m.

A second person was shot, WMUR reported. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known.

New Hampshire State Police previously said multiple victims were injured.

According to its website, the New Hampshire hospital offers acute, inpatient psychiatric services.

The hospital is one of several buildings on the sprawling campus, which includes the Concord County Courthouse, the New Hampshire Department of Labor, the Revenue Administration and the Department of Employment Security.

WMUR’s Adam Sexton reports The entire area appeared to be on lockdown as state police moved through the hospital building.

“This afternoon, an incident occurred at a New Hampshire hospital that has been contained,” New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said in a written statement. “While the scene remains active as the compound is cleared, the suspect is dead.”

“The government mobilized immediately and first responders and law enforcement are on the scene,” Sununu said. “We will provide as many details as possible as this situation unfolds.”

No additional information was immediately available.

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