Crime
Armed and dangerous suspect Matthew Masse shot and killed by police after an hours long manhunt
UPDATE: 38-year-old Matthew Masse was shot and killed by police after an hours long manhunt on Saturday in Raymond, New Hampshire.
Masse had shot and injured a police officer, and threatened his family with a long gun.
Authorities are responding to an active and rapidly evolving law enforcement situation in Raymond, New Hampshire, involving an armed suspect who reportedly fired multiple rounds and fled the scene, prompting a large-scale, multi-agency manhunt.
According to early reports, the incident began shortly after 3:00 p.m., when law enforcement responded to a situation involving a barricaded and armed individual.
During the encounter, shots were fired, and one police officer was struck in the leg.
Officials later confirmed the injury to be non-life-threatening, and a previously requested medical helicopter was subsequently canceled.
Multiple specialized units, including SWAT teams, were deployed to the area, with several armored vehicles (BearCats) observed at the scene.
Authorities quickly established a staging area near the intersection of Route 27 and Ham Road, though the exact address of the initial incident has not been formally released.
- 3:14 p.m. โ The suspect fled the scene on foot, initiating an immediate search operation.
- 3:26 p.m. โ Requests were made for aerial support, including a Massachusetts State Police helicopter.
- 3:32 p.m. โ Law enforcement received reports of an individual armed with an AK-style rifle in the Nottingham area; subsequent updates indicated the suspect was no longer believed to be there.
- 3:34 p.m. โ Officials advised that additional aerial resources could take 60โ90 minutes to arrive.
- 3:37 p.m. โ Reports of gunfire were received near 102 Ham Road, further intensifying the response.
- 3:38 p.m. โ The New Hampshire Department of Transportation began shutting down roads within an approximate two-mile radius to secure the area.
By late afternoon, the operation had expanded significantly:
- 4:03 p.m. โ Law enforcement deployed drones, operated by local police and New Hampshire Fish and Game, to assist in locating the suspect.
- 4:18โ4:21 p.m. โ A New Hampshire State Police helicopter (Air 1) became active and en route to assist with aerial searches.
- 4:26 p.m. โ A DHART medical helicopter was placed on standby, landing at Jacksonโs Lumber.
- 4:37 p.m. โ Air 1 began searching wooded areas behind residences along Ham Road.
- 4:39 p.m. โ A report was received of a subject running along Route 101 between Exits 5 and 6; aerial units attempted to locate the individual.
- 4:43 p.m. โ Authorities identified a disabled vehicle during the search, though its connection to the suspect remains unclear.
- 4:46 p.m. โ Search efforts shifted to a marshy area northeast of a residence, with K-9 units assisting on the ground.
- 5:09 p.m. โ A perimeter was established along Blake Road as officers worked to contain the suspect.
- 5:14 p.m. โ The suspectโs mother reportedly arrived at the command post to speak with law enforcement officials.
- 5:25 p.m. โ Additional areas, including Stingy River Road, were checked with aerial support, while another armored vehicle was deployed. Fire and emergency radio channels were restricted to essential communications.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Matt Masse, who is believed to be armed and dangerous. He remains at large as of the latest updates.
Officials have not confirmed details regarding his mental health, and any such information remains unverified.
Law enforcement agencies continue to expand the search perimeter and urge residents in Raymond and surrounding communities to remain vigilant.
Individuals in the area are advised to shelter in place, avoid travel near the incident zone, and report any sightings or suspicious activity immediately to authorities.
The situation remains active and fluid, with updates expected as the manhunt continues.
Crime
Disturbing Video Shows Gunman Fatally Shooting Female Citibank Employee During Deadly Tampa Campus Attack
TAMPA, Florida โ Disturbing surveillance video reportedly shows the moment a gunman fatally shot a female Citibank employee during a deadly shooting at the Citibank Center campus in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.
The attack left one woman dead and four other people injured before an armed Citibank security guard confronted and fatally shot the suspect inside the office complex, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting began shortly after noon at the Sabal Park Office Development, where approximately 3,200 employees were reportedly on campus.
According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Frank Losat, the suspect drove a sedan through a fence before crashing into an outdoor dining area where employees were eating lunch.
The gunman then exited the vehicle carrying a rifle and approached a woman seated in the outdoor area.
Video footage reportedly captures the suspect firing at the woman at close range, killing her at the scene.
After the initial shooting, the suspect moved into a nearby building and opened fire inside the cafeteria, prompting an armed security guard employed by Citibank to intervene.
The security guard confronted the gunman, and the two exchanged gunfire. The guard struck the suspect, ending the attack. The suspect was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Chief Deputy Losat praised the security guard for confronting the armed suspect and stopping the violence, potentially preventing additional casualties.
Four other people were transported to a local hospital with injuries authorities described as non-life-threatening. Officials had not provided additional details about how those individuals were injured.
The incident triggered a massive emergency response, with approximately 367 law enforcement personnel responding to the campus. Investigators secured multiple crime scenes, including the outdoor seating area where the woman was shot and the building’s cafeteria, where the gunman exchanged gunfire with the security guard.
Authorities began interviewing witnesses and reviewing available video evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The identities of the woman who was killed and the suspected gunman were being withheld pending notification of their next of kin. Investigators had not established a motive for the attack.
The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) assisted local authorities with the investigation. Nearby Hillsborough College issued a shelter-in-place recommendation during the incident, while law enforcement worked to secure and clear the Citibank property.
Citibank confirmed it was coordinating with authorities and established designated locations where employees could reunite with family members. The company directed employees and their loved ones to meeting locations at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel and Staybridge Suites Tampa East.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the shooting and establish a complete timeline of the attack.