The man who was shot and killed on the Piscataqua river bridge at the New Hampshire-Maine state line. He is connected to the murder of a woman.
The incident took place on Thursday morning on the Bridge, according to a joint statement from the state police and New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. Officials will be providing further details on the investigation during a press conference at 2 p.m., which will be broadcast live.
Authorities stated that the situation began when the man killed a woman at her place in New Hampshire, during the night, and then drove to the bridge at the Portsmouth.
Early Thursday morning, authorities reported that police confronted the man on the bridge, leading to an incident in which the man was shot and killed by officers. The Maine Attorney General’s Office is currently investigating the shooting.
An 8-year-old child was also discovered fatally shot inside the man’s vehicle on the bridge. The identities of those involved have not been made public.
Authorities stated that the circumstances of the incident are still being investigated. They confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The Piscataqua River Bridge was shut down in both directions for several hours due to the investigation, but it reopened shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Traffic is moving again, but at a slow pace, and drivers are advised to expect delays.
Photos from the original crime scene in Troy revealed a New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit vehicle and several unmarked police cars parked outside a townhouse complex in a wooded area. The property was cordoned off with yellow police tape.
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