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Police Shootings Surge in New England Amid Disturbances

4/6/2026

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A woman was shot and killed by police in Northfield, New Hampshire, during a domestic disturbance.
The early Monday incident was the third deadly police shooting in New England since Saturday.
Boston police fatally shot a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
In New Hampshire, Matthew J. Masse shot and wounded a police officer before being killed in a later gunfight.
Attorney General John M. Formella is investigating both shootings.

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A woman was shot and killed by police in Northfield, New Hampshire, during a domestic disturbance.
The early Monday incident was the third deadly police shooting in New England since Saturday.
Boston police fatally shot a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
In New Hampshire, Matthew J. Masse shot and wounded a police officer before being killed in a later gunfight.
Attorney General John M. Formella is investigating both shootings.