Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Northfield, New Hampshire

AG: New Hampshire Press Releases

Published April 6th, 2026

Detected April 6th, 2026

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The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office released a press notice announcing an active investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Northfield, NH on April 6, 2026. Responding officers shot and killed an adult female during a domestic disturbance call at a private residence. The AG's office is leading the investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office issued a press release announcing it is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a private residence in Northfield while officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. One adult female was shot by a responding officer and died at the scene. The circumstances remain under active investigation, and the deceased's name will be released after next of kin notification.

This is an informational press release announcing an ongoing criminal justice investigation. No compliance actions, deadlines, or penalties are associated with this notice. The public is advised there is no known threat. Regulated entities and the public should await further releases from the AG's office for additional information as the investigation progresses.

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Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Northfield, New Hampshire

Press Release For Immediate Release Date: April 06, 2026

Contact Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
(603) 931-9375 | michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov Benjamin J. Agati, Senior Assistant Attorney General
| Benjamin.J.Agati@doj.nh.gov

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Northfield, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that members of the Attorney General’s Office are responding to a report of an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in Northfield, New Hampshire.

The incident reportedly occurred at a private residence as officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call and resulted in one adult female being shot by one of the responding officers. The adult female died at the scene.

The exact circumstances surrounding this incident are now under active investigation. The name of the deceased will be released following notification of next of kin, and an autopsy will be scheduled by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

There is no known threat to the public at this time, and more information will be released as it becomes available.