An 11-year-old is in custody after two people were shot at a home in New Hampshire on March 15, according to reports.
First responders in Alton answered a call at about 7:40 a.m., reported the New Hampshire Union Leader. Belknap County Attorney Andrew Livernois told the news website that at least one of the shootings was fatal.
Police are blocking off multiple roads in Alton, NH. State police have only said that they responded to a “critical incident” we are waiting to learn more details. #wbz pic.twitter.com/QUW7PsKeTN
— Anna Meiler (@AnnaMeiler) March 15, 2019
Alton Fire Rescue leaving Dobbins Way. Road still blocked off by police. #wbz pic.twitter.com/ik3alRQnpO
— Anna Meiler (@AnnaMeiler) March 15, 2019
Sources said a suspect has been apprehended following a frantic search involving the Alton police and the New Hampshire State Police that initially closed off the street, reported the news website. According to WMUR, the suspect was taken into custody at around 9 a.m.
In a tweet, the New Hampshire State Police said they were assisting the local police in a “critical incident,” which ended before 10 a.m.
The critical incident in Alton, NH has come to a conclusion. Please refer to @NH_DOJ for further information.
Thank you to all involved. #NHSP
— NHSP (@NH_StatePolice) March 15, 2019
Alton Central School Principal John MacArthur posted a statement on March 15, saying they were aware of the shooting and confirmed that there was no threat to the school. They said as a precautionary measure they had activated a secure campus.
“Nobody is permitted in or out of the building until we are given an all clear,” MacArthur said.
Good Morning Alton Families,This is John MacArthur, Principal of Alton Central School.We have received information…
New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon MacDonald confirmed in a statement that the public was not in danger and the investigation is in the early stages and ongoing.
NH AG NEWS RELEASE: Alton, New Hampshire Incident pic.twitter.com/8pv5q7DyEm
— NH DOJ (@NH_DOJ) March 15, 2019
No further details have been released.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
From The Epoch Times
