Shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital ends with suspect dead, police say

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A shooting incident occurred at a psychiatric facility in New Hampshire, and law enforcement has confirmed that the situation has been contained, according to police reports.

At approximately 4:45 p.m., the suspected shooter was pronounced deceased, as announced by New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management via X, formerly known as Twitter.

State police issued an alert through social media late Friday afternoon, indicating that there were “multiple victims.” However, specific details about the incident have not yet been provided. It’s worth noting that New Hampshire Hospital, situated in the state’s capital city, serves as the state’s psychiatric hospital.

Aerial footage of the hospital reveals an active scene with numerous police vehicles, their lights flashing, stationed outside the facility. Additionally, an armored vehicle was observed approaching the area outside the hospital on Friday afternoon.

Concord police, deputies from the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Department, and state police all responded to the scene. New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management was in the process of establishing a media center at a nearby sports field.

Friday’s shooting marks another tragic incident in a series of violent acts occurring at healthcare facilities across the United States. Medical institutions nationwide have been grappling with the challenge of adapting to these increasing threats, making healthcare one of the nation’s most susceptible sectors to violence.

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