Navy Sailor Identified as Suspect in Hampton, New Hampshire Shooting

Navy Sailor Identified as Suspect in Hampton, New Hampshire Shooting

21-year-old Navy sailor Tyshawn Cooper opened fire on two civilians and then killed himself during a police confrontation in Hampton, New Hampshire. Police said the victims, a 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. WCVB reported that the suspect died after shooting himself when officers arrived, and WMUR described the death as a suicide under investigation.

Later, WMUR identified the shooter as Tyshawn Cooper, an active-duty sailor stationed aboard the USS Hampton. Police said the investigation continues.

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Tyshawn Cooper Police and state troopers New Hampshire Attorney General's Office

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July 07, 2026
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Active-Duty Navy Sailor Identified as Suspect in Hampton Shooting
Active-Duty Navy Sailor Identified as Suspect in Hampton Shooting

WMUR • 07 Jul 00:27

Police say 21-year-old Tyshawn Cooper, a sailor stationed on the USS Hampton, shot two civilians before killing himself during a late-night incident in Hampton, New Hampshire.

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July 05, 2026
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Man dies by suicide after police encounter following Hampton shooting
Man dies by suicide after police encounter following Hampton shooting

WMUR • 05 Jul 23:03

A 21-year-old suspect shot himself during a police confrontation after a shooting left two victims injured in Hampton, New Hampshire; the death is being investigated as a suicide.

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Two injured, suspect dead after early-morning shooting near Hampton Beach
Two injured, suspect dead after early-morning shooting near Hampton Beach

WCVB • 05 Jul 20:36

Police say a 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, while the 21-year-old suspect died after shooting himself during a police encounter.

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