‘Multiple victims’ in mass shooting at New Hampshire country club as suspected gunman detained, police say
Multiple people were injured after a gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club on Saturday night, the Nashua Police Department said.
Video footage of the incident confirmed there was one suspected shooter, who is now in custody, according to police, who initially said there were two suspects. There is no further danger to the public, the police department said at 9:21 p.m. on Saturday.
The incident occurred at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, about 40 miles south of Concord. Nashua police said officers are using the nearby Sheraton Hotel as a unification site.
There is a heavy police presence in the area, local outlet WCVB reports.
Fire officials in nearby Dunstable, Massachusetts, have issued a shelter in place order for residents on Thorndike Street, High Street, and Hardy Street until further notice. The town is just minutes away from the country club.
“Please remain indoors, lock all doors and windows, do not allow anyone into your home unless you know them personally, stay off the roads in the affected area to allow emergency responders access, and monitor official town communication channels for updates,” the Dunstable Fire Department said.
The private country club has a golf course and hosts a variety of events, including weddings, according to its website.
New Hampshire Representative Maggie Goodlander said she’s monitoring the situation closely.
“I’m closely monitoring the tragic reports of a shooting tonight at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua,” she wrote on X. “My heart is with the victims, their families, and the entire Nashua community as we await more information.”
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