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. — The suspect fled the scene on foot, initiating an immediate search operation.
• 3:26 p.m. — Requests were made for aerial support, including a Massachusetts State Police helicopter.
• 3:32 p.m. — 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. — Officials advised that additional aerial resources could take 60–90 minutes to arrive.
• 3:37 p.m. — Reports of gunfire were received near 102 Ham Road, further intensifying the response.
• 3:38 p.m. — 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. — Law enforcement deployed drones, operated by local police and New Hampshire Fish and Game, to assist in locating the suspect.
• 4:18–4:21 p.m. — A New Hampshire State Police helicopter (Air 1) became active and en route to assist with aerial searches.
• 4:26 p.m. — A DHART medical helicopter was placed on standby, landing at Jackson’s Lumber.
• 4:37 p.m. — Air 1 began searching wooded areas behind residences along Ham Road.
• 4:39 p.m. — 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. — Authorities identified a disabled vehicle during the search, though its connection to the suspect remains unclear.
• 4:46 p.m. — Search efforts shifted to a marshy area northeast of a residence, with K-9 units assisting on the ground.
• 5:09 p.m. — A perimeter was established along Blake Road as officers worked to contain the suspect.
• 5:14 p.m. — The suspect’s mother reportedly arrived at the command post to speak with law enforcement officials.
• 5:25 p.m. — 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.