Shooting at New Hampshire Hospital Leaves Multiple Victims Injured, Suspect Dead
ICARO Media Group
In a shocking turn of events, police in New Hampshire responded to a shooting on Friday afternoon at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. According to the New Hampshire State Police, multiple victims were injured in the incident.
The state's Homeland Security and Emergency Management quickly took to social media to assure the public that the situation at the hospital had been contained and that the suspect responsible for the shooting has been found dead. The details surrounding the suspect's death were not immediately available.
First responders swiftly rushed to the New Hampshire Hospital, located off Clinton Street in the state capital, shortly before 4 p.m. The hospital, renowned for providing acute, inpatient psychiatric services, is situated within a sprawling campus that includes other significant buildings such as the Concord District Court, the New Hampshire Department of Labor, the Department of Revenue Administration, and Employment Security.
Adam Sexton, a reporter from local news station WMUR, reported that the entire area appeared to be on lockdown as state police meticulously moved through the hospital building, ensuring the safety of individuals still present.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu released a written statement in response to the incident, stating, "This afternoon, there was an incident at New Hampshire Hospital, which has been contained. While the scene remains active as the campus is cleared, the suspect is deceased."
The governor further added that the state had immediately mobilized, with first responders and law enforcement swiftly arriving at the scene. Governor Sununu assured the public that more details would be provided as the situation continued to unfold.
As the authorities work to secure the campus and ensure the safety of all individuals involved, the community is left in shock by the unfortunate events that unfolded at the New Hampshire Hospital. As investigations proceed, the focus will now shift to understanding the motive behind this tragic incident and providing support to those affected by it.