Man taken to hospital after shooting involving police in Pelham, New Hampshire, AG's Office says

A man was hospitalized after a police shooting in Pelham, New Hampshire, late Friday night. The Pelham Police Department responded to a 911 call about an armed man in mental distress, leading to the incident. No officers were injured during the shooting, and the man was reported as alert and communicative while being transported to a local hospital. Authorities confirmed there is no threat to the public, alleviating concerns in the community. Nashua Road was temporarily closed to facilitate the police investigation but reopened around 6:45 a.

m. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is overseeing the investigation into the shooting. The names of the officers involved will not be released until formal interviews are conducted, following established protocols. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding mental health crises and police responses in the region.