A tragic incident unfolded on Friday when a shooter attacked the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, resulting in the death of one person. The assailant, who entered the hospital, targeted an individual in the lobby, according to state police Colonel Mark Hall. Swift response from a state trooper, stationed at the hospital, led to the shooter being fatally shot.
During a news conference, Colonel Hall did not disclose the identities of the shooter or the victim. He assured the public that the incident was confined to the hospital lobby, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to the public, patients, or staff at the facility.
New Hampshire Hospital, located in the state capital Concord, serves as a 185-bed inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of patients with acute mental illness. The unfortunate event highlights the prevalence of shootings in the United States, where the abundance of firearms often poses a significant challenge to efforts aimed at regulating their distribution.