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Person Killed in Early-Morning Shooting at Hampton Beach

An active death investigation led by state police with oversight from the New Hampshire attorney general's office has prompted street closures for crime-scene processing.

Overview

  • State police say a shooting near P Street and Ashworth Avenue at Hampton Beach left one person dead early this morning.
  • The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has opened a formal death investigation and is working with state police at the scene.
  • Officials closed P Street and Ashworth overnight while investigators processed the area and collected evidence.
  • Authorities say there is no known threat to the public and an autopsy was scheduled for later today to determine cause of death and identify the victim.
  • Investigators have released few details about motive or suspects and say they will provide updates as the active investigation continues.