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Suspect Accused of Shooting Officer Killed in Raymond, N.H., Police Shootout

Police say the 38-year-old, wanted in a related arson case, opened fire on officers.

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.