Shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua leaves 1 dead, multiple injured; suspect in custody
One man was killed and several others were injured when a shooter entered Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, Saturday. Authorities say a single suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
A shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, left one man dead and several others injured on Saturday, authorities said. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said a man entered the club and opened fire before the suspect was detained at the scene. Officials emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.
State and local investigators described the incident at Sky Meadow as an isolated event. The AG's office said the shooter fired several gunshots, injuring multiple people, with one man killed at the scene. Initial police reports about two armed suspects fleeing the area were later corrected; authorities said only one suspect was involved and is in custody. The Sheraton Hotel on Tara Boulevard in Nashua was designated as the unification site for the investigation, and residents were urged to avoid the Sky Meadow area as officers worked the scene. Police asked anyone with information to contact investigators, and public safety agencies continued to cordon off parts of the grounds while processing the incident.
New Hampshire State Police said they are assisting the Nashua Police Department with the investigation. In a statement, the AG's office said additional information would be released as it becomes available while protecting the integrity of the investigation. The office added that there is no present threat to the public and that updates would be provided as the inquiry progresses.
The incident drew responses from state and federal lawmakers. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said she and her husband were praying for those injured and stressed that there is no place in the state for senseless violence. Democratic Rep. Maggie Hassan followed with a similar message of concern and support for the Nashua community as authorities continued their work. While lawmakers offered condolences, they noted that investigations would determine the motive and any connection to prior incidents, if any.
Officials also noted that Sky Meadow Country Club is a private facility known for its golf course, dining, and event spaces. The club remained closed as investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, and the public was reminded to avoid the area while the investigation continued.
In nearby Dunstable, Massachusetts, officials issued a shelter-in-place order for residents on Thorndike Street, High Street and Hardy Street during the early phase of the investigation. The order has since been lifted, and authorities said there was no ongoing danger to residents in those communities. State Police indicated they were coordinating with local police in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts to review surveillance footage and corroborate timelines as the investigation proceeded.
Nashua Police Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and Nashua Fire Rescue declined to provide additional information. As investigators comb the scene for ballistic evidence and potential witnesses, officials cautioned that details could change as new information becomes available. Authorities said they would provide further updates in the coming hours and days as the investigation continues and more facts are confirmed.
The Sky Meadow shooting stands as the latest in a string of violent incidents across the region this year, prompting renewed calls for public safety measures and urging communities to remain vigilant. Police described the scene as orderly but active through the night, with investigators processing the area and coordinating with medical examiners and crime laboratories to determine a precise timeline and the sequence of events.
As the investigation advances, authorities stressed that information released publicly would be carefully vetted to protect ongoing inquiries and avoid compromising potential prosecutions. Residents in Nashua and surrounding towns should monitor official channels for updates and follow any guidance from law enforcement.
