LEBANON, NH. — Police tell Boston 25 News a suspect is in custody after an investigation into reports of an active shooter at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
#BREAKING Hanover police tell me NO IMMEDIATE THREAT to public at this time @boston25 pic.twitter.com/BGRVYYewm6
— Crystal Haynes (@crystalhaynes) September 12, 2017
The New Hampshire Attorney General said police were called for a reported shooting on the level 4 of the ICU around 1:25 p.m.
Attorney General Gordon MacDonald said 70-year-old Pamela Ferriere was shot and killed by her son, 49-year-old Travis Frink.
"The suspect involved was apprehended without incident by Lebanon police officer as he was attempting to leave the grounds of the hospital,” MacDonald said.
The AG said Frink was at the hospital with the sole purpose of killing his mother. In addition, Frink allegedly fired more than one shot.
We have just received information that indicates there is an active shooter at the @DartmouthHitch Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. (Thread)
— Dartmouth (@dartmouth) September 12, 2017
According to Lebanon police, the suspect described as 6 feet tall with blond hair and a red camouflage print shirt, was in custody by 2:57 p.m.
We have just received information that indicates there is an active shooter at the @DartmouthHitch Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. (Thread)
— Dartmouth (@dartmouth) September 12, 2017
When the incident was on-going, Lebanon police were urging people to stay away from the area of the hospital. They have since cleared the hospital and officials resumed normal operations.
Lebanon police are on site at DHMC campus. We have no new information at this time, but will share when we do. Thank you.
— Dartmouth-Hitchcock (@DartmouthHitch) September 12, 2017
Police are looking for a male, 6-feet-one-inch tall, with salt and pepper blonde hair, and wearing a red camouflage shirt.
— Dartmouth (@dartmouth) September 12, 2017
Yes, there is an active shooter at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. I am safe outside.
Posted by Michael Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Anyone who interacted with Frink in the days leading up to the shooting or may have information about where he was is asked to call state police.
Investigators said they are still seeking more information as to why Frink allegedly killed his mother.
Latest: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon is currently locked down following reports of an active shooter in the hospital. pic.twitter.com/cymhgUD6Kl
— Dartmouth-Hitchcock (@DartmouthHitch) September 12, 2017
UPDATE: Police (dentified by police uniforms or vests) are sweeping @DartmouthHitch to ensure the buildings are safe on the Lebanon campus.
— Dartmouth (@dartmouth) September 12, 2017
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