Teen arrested after allegedly opening fire on group of people at Hampton Beach, wounding three, police say
The shooting was reported about 8:30 p.m. in the area of 333 Ocean Boulevard, where police found a person suffering from a gunshot wound that police said was not life-threatening, according to the statement. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
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Officers also learned that two other people had taken themselves to nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening, police said.
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According to radio transmissions of New Hampshire State Police recorded by Broadcastify, the suspect, later identified as Ruiz, sped away from Ocean Boulevard in a black Mustang with the rear window shot out.
State and local police quickly spotted the Mustang, triggering a pursuit that covered an estimated 30 miles westbound on Route 101 and then off the highway where police successfully deployed stop sticks to deflate the right front tire in Deerfield, according to the radio transmissions.
At that point, police took a juvenile passenger into custody while the Ruiz ran into nearby woods, according to the transmissions.
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State and local police launched an intensive search of the area, ordered a shelter-in-place alert with a two-mile radius, and deployed a police dog, three drones and the Massachusetts State Police helicopter.
But the key sighting came from an area resident who spotted him in the woods, according to transmissions. He was taken into custody around 10:30 p.m., about two hours after the gunfire was first reported in Hampton Beach, records show.
Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno said there will be an increased presence of officers in the Hampton beach area to ensure safety.
'Despite the actions of a few individuals who have chosen to disrupt the peace and security of the community, Hampton remains a safe location thanks to the strong public safety presence and community support,' Reno said in the statement.
Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to call the department at 603-929-4444.
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