UPDATE: 1 a.m.
CONCORD, NH – Matthew J. Masse, 38, was shot and killed by police after he was found hiding in the woods.
According to a police narrative, at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026, officers responded to an address on Ham Road for a report that Masse, 38, had fired a long gun at family members. As previously reported by other law enforcement agencies, Mr. Masse also fired his rifle at responding police officers, striking and wounding an officer with the Nottingham Police Department, and causing non-life-threatening injuries. Mr. Masse then fled the scene into a wooded area.
Following a search that necessitated issuing a shelter-in-place order for the safety of nearby residents, officers made contact with Mr. Masse at a wooded area around 10:06 p.m. where they attempted to take him into custody. There was an exchange of gunfire between Mr. Masse with his rifle and the officers. Following that exchange, Mr. Masse was found deceased by officers when they approached his location.
An autopsy is scheduled for early this week to determine Mr. Masse’s cause and manner of death.
The Nottingham Police Department officer who was struck and wounded is currently being treated for his injuries, and no other law enforcement officers or private citizens were physically injured during the incidents. There is no further threat to the public at this time. Pursuant to protocol, the names of the officers involved in the exchange of gunfire with Mr. Masse are being withheld pending the conclusion of formal interviews.
Investigators are currently assessing which responding agencies/officers have any police body camera or cruiser camera footage of any portion of today’s incident.
It is expected that additional information will be released after the autopsy. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation.
Original story below:
RAYMOND, NH – Matthew J. Masse, 38, wanted in connection to the shooting of Nottingham police officer Saturday outside Masse’s home in Raymond.
Raymond Chief Labelle said that police responded to Ham Road for reports of gunfire where Masse was allegedly firing an AK-47 from a second-floor bedroom window at family members in the driveway. Laballe said police had warrants for Masse’s arrest related to a Thursday fire, and anticipated locating him Friday during a SWAT activation, but he was not located.
During the police response Saturday a police officer from Nottingham was shot, and transported to the Elliot Hospital, where he is expected to survive.
State Police Major Brendan Davey all possible resources are being used, and shared a current photo of Masse. He stressed that Masse is armed and dangerous and no one should attempt to approach or capture him. People should call 911 immediately if they see him.
The gunman ran from the scene and additional law enforcement personnel responded to set up a perimeter around the area in an effort to contain the suspect.
Numerous resources from the New Hampshire State Police and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed to assist with the active search. At this time, residents in the area of Ham Road and Nottingham Road have been asked to shelter in place. All others are asked to avoid the area.
The suspect is described as middle-aged white male who is 5’11” and 202 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. He is believed to be on foot. Anyone who sees a subject matching this description in the area should call 911 immediately. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.