Key takeaways:
- New Hampshire State Police have identified John Madore, 33, as the suspect in a fatal shooting at a psychiatric hospital in Concord.
- An AR-style rifle was found in a U-Haul truck in the hospital’s parking lot, but the bomb squad determined it was not a threat.
- New Hampshire State Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone with information about the incident or Madore to contact them.
CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire State Police have identified the suspect in a fatal shooting at a psychiatric hospital in Concord on Friday. John Madore, 33, allegedly used a 9 mm handgun to fatally shoot security guard Bradley Haas in the lobby of the New Hampshire Hospital.
The shooting occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, and an AR-style rifle was found in a U-Haul truck in the hospital’s parking lot. The bomb squad inspected the truck and determined it was not a threat.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said at a news conference that Madore was a transient who had spent time living in the area. He said that Haas was a hero who had served his country and state.
The New Hampshire State Police are continuing to investigate the shooting. They are asking anyone with information about the incident or Madore to contact them.
The New Hampshire Hospital is a psychiatric facility that provides treatment to adults and children with mental health issues. It is part of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and is located in Concord, New Hampshire.
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