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Police Fatally Shoot Man After Armed Standoff in New Hampshire

4/5/2026

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Police fatally shot 38-year-old Matthew J. Masse in Raymond, New Hampshire, late Saturday night after he allegedly shot at family members and wounded a Nottingham police officer earlier that day.
The incident began around 1:30 p.m. when officers responded to reports of gunfire at Masse's home, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
After fleeing into a wooded area, police located Masse around 10 p.m., resulting in an exchange of gunfire that led to his death.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death, and the Attorney General's office is investigating the incident.

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Police fatally shot 38-year-old Matthew J. Masse in Raymond, New Hampshire, late Saturday night after he allegedly shot at family members and wounded a Nottingham police officer earlier that day.
The incident began around 1:30 p.m. when officers responded to reports of gunfire at Masse's home, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.
After fleeing into a wooded area, police located Masse around 10 p.m., resulting in an exchange of gunfire that led to his death.
An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death, and the Attorney General's office is investigating the incident.