Crime
26-year-old Julia Byrne and her 3-year-old son Blake killed in Pembroke shooting
PEMBROKE, N.H. — The deaths of a 26-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son early Friday morning are under investigation as a possible murder-suicide, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on May 9, 2025, officers with the Pembroke Police Department responded to a 911 call from a residence located at 336 Pembroke Hill Road.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with the individual who had placed the call. While searching the home, officers discovered Julia Byrne, 26, and her son, Blake Byrne, 3, in an upstairs bedroom, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the head.
Blake was transported to Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Julia Byrne was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to officials, a witness at the residence reported hearing two gunshots, prompting them to enter the bedroom, where they discovered the victims.
Both Julia and Blake Byrne were residents of the home.
Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Abigail Alexander conducted autopsies on both victims Friday.
Preliminary results indicate that Julia Byrne died of a single gunshot wound to the head, with her manner of death currently pending further investigation.
Blake Byrne also died of a single gunshot wound to the head, and his manner of death has been classified as homicide.
In a joint statement, Attorney General John M. Formella, Colonel Mark B. Hall of the New Hampshire State Police, and Chief Gary R. Gaskell of the Pembroke Police Department confirmed that the incident remains under investigation as a potential murder-suicide.
However, officials emphasized that there is no threat to the public at this time.
Authorities are not releasing further details as the investigation remains active.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.