Investigators have identified a man suspected of shooting and killing a security officer Friday at New Hampshire Hospital.
Attorney General John Formella said John Madore, 33, shot and killed Bradley Haas, 63, of Franklin, who previously served as chief of police in Franklin and was working as a security officer for the hospital.
Formella said a New Hampshire state trooper quickly responded to the report of a shooting and shot and killed Madore. The trooper’s name has not been released as the investigation continues.
“Without the actions of Bradley Haas and without the actions of the trooper on scene, this could have been a lot worse,” Formella said.
Formella said Madore did not get past the metal detectors in the lobby of the hospital, which is a secure inpatient psychiatric facility.
Police are also continuing to investigate a U-Haul truck that was found running in the parking lot after the shooting. State Police Col. Mark Hall said an AR-15-style weapon, a tactical vest and ammunition were found in the truck.
Hall said Madore used a 9 mm handgun to shoot Haas. Police are still investigating any links Madore might have had to the truck. Madore was described as transient who recently stayed in a hotel in the Seacoast area and also spent time in the Concord area. Formella said investigators are still looking into whether he had any ties to the hospital or to Haas.
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