Overview
- The man, identified by state police as Matthew J. Masse, 38, was found dead after an exchange of gunfire around 10 p.m. Saturday in a wooded area.
- Officers first responded around 1:30 p.m. to reports that a man was shooting at family members on Ham Road, where a Nottingham police officer was wounded.
- NH 911 sent automated shelter-in-place calls and police closed Ham Road, Nottingham Road, and Route 27 as they searched the area.
- WMUR confirmed shots were fired near Ham Road as authorities warned residents to expect a heavy police presence and to avoid the area.
- The wounded officer is being treated, no other civilians were reported hurt, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the public.