Crime & Safety

Body of Reportedly Suicidal Man Recovered in Barrington

Authorities remain on scene nearly 12 hours later.

BARRINGTON, N.H. — The body of a man was found Saturday after police received a report of a possibly armed and suicidal man.

WMUR reported police arrived in the area of Stonehouse Pond around 5 a.m. His body was recovered around 1:30 p.m. The man reportedly fired a gun in the park. NH1 reported the man opened fire on police.

Authorities remain on scene.

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