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Grand Jury Indicts Nashua Country Club Shooting Suspect on Upgraded First-Degree Murder Charge

An arraignment will follow as prosecutors pursue alternate theories, with no identified motive.

Hunter Nadeau, 23, of Nashua, New Hampshire, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on Sept. 20, 2025. Nadeau was a former employee of the club. Robert Steven DeCesare, 59, was killed during the event that left two others with gunshot wounds. (Courtesy Nashua, N.H. Police Department)
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Overview

  • Hunter Nadeau, 24, was indicted on first-degree murder under a purposeful theory, along with alternate second-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder and two counts of first-degree assault.
  • The Sept. 20 shooting inside the PRIME restaurant at Sky Meadow Country Club killed Robert DeCesare Jr. and wounded restaurant manager Steven Burtman and patron Brianna Surette.
  • Authorities say they do not believe the victims were specifically targeted and have not identified a motive, and Nadeau previously worked at the club.
  • Police credited patrons with a rapid response, with witnesses reporting the gunman was struck with a stool before he was subdued and arrested shortly after.
  • Court documents show Nadeau had a separate April simple-assault case placed on file in September with an agreement for dismissal contingent on good behavior.