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Man Killed in Shooting Near Hampton Beach

A state-led death investigation includes forensic processing and an autopsy scheduled for later Sunday.

Overview

  • A shooting early Sunday near P Street and Ashworth Avenue at Hampton Beach left an adult man dead and prompted an immediate police response.
  • The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office and State Police are leading the investigation with support from the Hampton Police Department.
  • Officials said everyone involved in the incident has been identified and there is no known or ongoing threat to the public.
  • Portions of P Street, Ashworth Avenue and Ocean Boulevard were closed for hours for scene security and evidence collection, and investigators used evidence markers at the scene.
  • The area is a busy July 4 holiday destination and the investigation, including the scheduled autopsy, may mean continued road restrictions and community concern while authorities work to determine cause and circumstances.