Identity of suspect in New Hampshire psychiatric hospital shooting announced
Gabrielle M. Etzel
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Investigators on Saturday publicly identified the suspect in the shooting and killing of a security officer on Friday at the state-run psychiatric facility, New Hampshire Hospital in Concord.
Attorney General John Formella (R) said that John Madore, 33, perpetrated the attack, killing on-duty security officer, Bradley Haas, 63.
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The attack occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on Friday. After Haas was wounded, a state trooper assigned to the hospital fatally shot Madore.
Formella and other authorities on Saturday said they will not release the identity of the state trooper who killed Madore until the trooper is formally interviewed per agency protocol.
“All indications are that the actions of this trooper saved a lot of lives and that this trooper’s actions were heroic,” Formella said.
New Hampshire State Police have reported that a U-Haul truck was found idling in the hospital’s parking lot. Col. Mark Hall said the bomb squad inspected the truck and found an AR-style rifle, tactical vest, and several rounds of ammunition. The vehicle was deemed not a public safety threat, and Formella has not confirmed that it was in connection to Madore.
Haas served for 26 years in the Franklin Police Department, retiring as Chief of Police in 2008. He also served in the Army for three years.
“Chief Haas was already a hero when he walked into work yesterday, given his service to our country, to our state,” said Formella. “He will now be remembered forever as a man who died protecting patients, staff and visitors at New Hampshire Hospital.”
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“Make no mistake, if not for the heroics and sacrifice of Bradley Haas, the bravery of the New Hampshire Hospital staff, the unflinching response of New Hampshire State Police, this tragedy could have been much, much worse,” said Gov. Chris Sununu.
Anyone with information on the incident or Madore is asked to call the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit at 603-628-8477.