Authorities have identified the tragic events that unfolded in Troy, New Hampshire, as a man allegedly killed his wife and 8-year-old son before being fatally shot by police on a bridge connecting the state to Maine. The New Hampshire Attorney General's office has released the names of the victims as Brittany Weston, 37, and her son Benson Weston, while the alleged perpetrator has been identified as 37-year-old Trent Weston.

According to the authorities, the horrifying incident began when Trent Weston called 911 at around 3 a.m. on Thursday to report that he had shot his wife, Brittany Weston. Police swiftly responded to the family's apartment on Monadnock Street in Troy and discovered Brittany Weston's lifeless body inside, with multiple gunshot wounds to the head.

Meanwhile, Trent Weston and his son had already left the scene in his vehicle by the time the responding officers arrived. Subsequently, a confrontation took place on the Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire and Maine, where law enforcement officers from both states engaged with Weston for several hours.

After an extended negotiation period, the confrontation ended with Trent Weston being fatally shot by police. The Maine Attorney General's Office and Maine State Police are currently investigating the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge.

Tragically, it was during the aftermath of the fatal confrontation that police discovered the lifeless body of 8-year-old Benson Weston inside his father's vehicle. An autopsy later confirmed that the child had been killed by multiple gunshot wounds.

Authorities believe Trent Weston is responsible for the deaths of both his wife and son, although further information regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the incident has yet to be released. The investigation is ongoing, and the respective law enforcement agencies are working diligently to ensure its integrity.

The harrowing incident prompted the closure of the Piscataqua River Bridge for hours as police from both states conducted an on-scene investigation. However, the bridge was eventually reopened to traffic in both directions at 9:47 a.m. on Thursday, according to Maine State Police.

Residents in Troy expressed shock and disbelief over the tragedy that unfolded next door. One neighbor, Donna J. Turner, mentioned hearing a possible gunshot overnight but was unsure at the time. Another neighbor, Kay L. Davidson, was informed by first responders that a serious situation was transpiring but assumed it was a medical emergency. It was later revealed that three lives had been tragically lost.

As the investigation continues, our thoughts go out to the family and friends affected by this senseless act of violence. The community mourns the loss of Brittany and Benson Weston while hoping for answers that may help prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.