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NH DOJ Discloses Officer Name in Northfield Shooting Death

The New Hampshire Department of Justice has disclosed the identity of Officer Nikolas Ballentine of the Northfield Police Department as the officer who discharged his firearm during a shooting on April 6, 2026 in Northfield, New Hampshire, resulting in the death of Megan Whiting (age 27). The officer has approximately two years of law enforcement experience. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting remains ongoing, and a determination regarding whether the use of deadly force was justified will be released upon completion.

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Northfield NH

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office released additional information regarding an officer-involved shooting on April 6, 2026, in Northfield, NH. Northfield and Tilton police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Megan L. Whiting, age 27, who was armed with a knife and striking another resident with a fire extinguisher. One officer discharged his firearm, striking Ms. Whiting, who was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The autopsy confirmed multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death, with manner classified as homicide.