Shooting at New Hampshire State Hospital Leaves Multiple Victims

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17/11/2023 23h31

In a shocking incident, a shooting at the state hospital in Concord, New Hampshire has resulted in multiple victims. The New Hampshire State Police issued a statement on social media platform X informing the public about the active police situation at approximately 4.10 pm local time on Friday.

At the time of the statement, no further details regarding the exact number of victims were available from the state police. Initial reports from Patch.com indicated that authorities had reported an officer down and a shooter on the first floor of the facility, located in the state's capital. However, within a span of 15 minutes, the suspect was apprehended, subdued, and taken into custody, according to the report.

The hospital where the shooting took place is the state psychiatric hospital, as reported by the Associated Press. Aerial views showed multiple police cars with flashing lights surrounding the hospital premises. As the situation unfolded, an armored vehicle was observed approaching the scene.

The Concord Police, along with Merrimack County Sheriff's deputies and the State Police, swiftly responded to the incident. In addition, New Hampshire's Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Department established a media center at a nearby sports field.

This tragic incident adds to the growing number of mass shootings in the United States. As per the Gun Violence Archive, there have been over 600 mass shootings in the country as of Friday, averaging nearly two per day. The archive categorizes a mass shooting as an incident where four or more individuals are either injured or killed.

Law enforcement is currently investigating the details surrounding the shooting at the New Hampshire state hospital. Updates regarding the victims and any possible motives behind the incident are awaited as authorities continue their efforts to calm the situation and provide necessary support to those affected.

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