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New State Hampshire Hospital Shooter Kills Security Officer; Protesters; More: Nearby News

Also: Millionaire bequeaths NH town his fortune; fatal parking lot shooting; dog illness; group raises money for charities; crashes; fires.

Photos from some of the most read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week.
Photos from some of the most read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week. (Tony Schinella/Patch; Jeffrey Hastings; FOM Media; New Hampshire State Police; NH AG’s Office)

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

  1. NH Hospital 'Active Shooter' Incident Under Investigation In Concord: Watch: NH AG's Office IDs security officer who was killed as former Franklin Police Chief Bradley Haas; shooter not identified; more.
  2. Homeless Man, ID'd As New Hampshire Hospital Shooter, Was A Patient: John Madore, a former patient who lived in Downtown Concord and Seacoast hotels, killed a guard in the lobby of the facility on Friday.
  3. Quiet, Secret Multimillionaire Leaves Tiny New Hampshire Hometown His Fortune: "He seemed to have what he wanted, but he didn't want much," said Edwin "Smokey" Smith, Holt's best friend and former employer.
  4. Man Fatally Shot In Manchester Parking Lot Near Bars And Restaurants: Police responded to an accident on Lowell Street and, a short time later, responded to a shooting in the same downtown area Saturday.
  5. Accused NH Rioters Arraigned, 2 Given $20K Bail Due To Prior Arrests: Bridget Shergalis, Calla Walsh, and Sophie Ross face sabotage, burglary, and other charges after an incident at Elbit Systems in Merrimack.
  6. Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Riot, Sabotage Charges; Pols Denounce: Update: Sophie Ross, Cala Walsh, and Bridget Shergalis were accused of accessing roof and setting off an incendiary device at Elbit America.
  7. Mysterious Dog Illness Reaches New Hampshire, Raises Questions About Kennels For The Holidays: The illness is marked by persistent coughing, difficulty breathing, and nasal or eye discharge.
  8. Best Elementary And Middle Schools In NH; Fires; More: Nearby News: Also: NH soldier dies in a helicopter crash; accused credit card skimmer sought; former teacher, coach indicted on a sexual assault charge.
  9. Franklin Standoff Leads To Officer-Involved Shooting, 2-Alarm Fire: Update: A man was killed during a standoff with New Hampshire State Police on West Bow Street; the house he was barricaded in burned later.
  10. Shootings Shock New Hampshire; Snow On Tuesday; Crashes: PM Patch NH: Also: Increased synagogue security; school admin charged with stalking superintendent; sheriff in love life theft case in more trouble.

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