AG's Office: Man dies by suicide after shooting that left two injured in Hampton

AG's Office: Man dies by suicide after shooting that left two injured in Hampton

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Key Points:

  • A shooting occurred early Sunday morning in Hampton, New Hampshire, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old man, Tyshawn Cooper of Taylors, South Carolina, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office.
  • Police and state authorities responded to 29 Ocean Blvd. after reports of shots fired just before 1:20 a.m., finding a 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman with gunshot wounds who were taken to the hospital.
  • Upon contact with the suspect matching the description, Cooper shot himself in the head while an officer fired a shot simultaneously; Cooper died at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, confirmed as suicide by autopsy.
  • The Attorney General's Office will conduct a deadly force investigation despite Cooper's death not being caused by the officer's gunshot; no police officers were injured during the incident.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and officials have provided resources for suicide prevention, urging those in need to contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call 911 in emergencies.

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