Man Charged in Fatal Shooting at Nashua Country Club
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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting at Nashua Country Club

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A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, that left one person dead and two others injured.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, that left one person dead and two others injured.

Authorities identified the suspect as Hunter Nadeau, 23, of Nashua. He is accused of fatally shooting 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare during the incident on Saturday night.

Two other adults sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals. Their conditions have not been disclosed.

Initial reports suggested the involvement of two shooters; however, after reviewing surveillance footage, police confirmed there was only one shooter.

Witnesses reported that Nadeau made statements during the shooting, including "the children are safe" and "free Palestine."

Nadeau is scheduled to be arraigned at the Ninth Circuit Court in Nashua on Monday. Additional charges are anticipated in connection with the other shooting victims.

Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess expressed his condolences, stating, "In a community like ours, this is a big tragedy that there would be such an incident."

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have assured the public that there is no further danger.

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WMUR

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A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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Authorities identified the suspect as Hunter Nadeau, 23, of Nashua.

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He is accused of fatally shooting 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare during the incident on Saturday night.

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Two other adults sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals.

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Initial reports suggested the involvement of two shooters; however, after reviewing surveillance footage, police confirmed there was only one shooter.

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Witnesses reported that Nadeau made statements during the shooting, including 'the children are safe' and 'free Palestine.'

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Nadeau is scheduled to be arraigned at the Ninth Circuit Court in Nashua on Monday.

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Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess expressed his condolences, stating, 'In a community like ours, this is a big tragedy that there would be such an incident.'

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