RAYMOND, NH — An armed suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting Saturday following reports of a man firing at family members and police.
The incident began just after 1:30 p.m. April 4 when law enforcement was called to a home on Ham Road for reports that a man was shooting at his family members, according to New Hampshire State Police.
Officers responded and located the suspect, identified as Matthew J. Masse, 38, of Raymond.
Masse fired shots at the officers, striking one of them, police said.
The officer was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.
The gunman ran from the scene and additional law enforcement personnel responded to set up a perimeter around the area in an effort to contain the suspect.
Numerous resources from the New Hampshire State Police and other law enforcement agencies were deployed to assist with the active search.
Residents in the area of Ham Road and Nottingham Road were asked to shelter in place during the search.
Masse was described as a white male, 5’11” and 202 lbs., with black hair and hazel eyes.
The incident ended with an officer-involved shooting, and Masse was deceased, police said.
The shelter-in-place was lifted.
