{"id":2102834,"date":"2023-11-18T16:07:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T21:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-identify-gunman-in-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T16:10:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T21:10:23","slug":"police-identify-gunman-in-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-identify-gunman-in-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Identify Gunman in State Psychiatric Hospital Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-identify-gunman-in-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102834&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Man Identified as Gunman in State \u2062Psychiatric Hospital Shooting<\/h2>\n<p>A \u200btragic incident unfolded at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital when a\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-seal-sets-dem-reverend-straight-after-he-mocked-armed-churchgoers\/\" title=\"Former SEAL Sets Dem Reverend Straight After He Mocked Armed Churchgoers\">man opened fire<\/a>, resulting in the death of a security guard. The authorities have now identified the shooter as\u200c 33-year-old John Madore.<\/p>\n<p>New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella revealed that Madore entered \u2064New Hampshire Hospital \u200don Friday afternoon and fatally shot Bradley Haas, an unarmed \u2063security officer from the state Department of Safety. The incident took place at the \u200bfront lobby entrance \u200dof the facility.<\/p>\n<p>According to Formella, Madore had been residing in a hotel in the Seacoast region \u200cand had previously lived in Concord. \u2063He was armed with\u2062 a 9mm \u200dpistol when he carried out the attack.<\/p>\n<p>During their investigation, the police discovered an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/afghanistan-vet-defends-home-ar-15-style-rifle-invaders-realize-chose-wrong-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AR-style rifle<\/a>, a tactical vest, and multiple ammunition magazines in a U-Haul \u200dtruck parked in the hospital&#8217;s lot. They are currently \u200dexploring any possible\u200b connections\u200d between the truck and Madore.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;The actions of the trooper and Bradley Haas saved a lot of lives,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. at New Hampshire Hospital and was contained\u2064 within the \u2062front lobby \u200cof the 185-bed facility, according to State \u200cPolice Col. Mark Hall. Despite CPR efforts, Haas succumbed to his injuries at Concord Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>No motive for the attack has been disclosed at this time.<\/p>\n<p>Haas, who resided in Franklin, a small city approximately 20 miles from Concord, had served as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-overdose-reversing-drug-administered-puppy-possible-fentanyl-exposure-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">police officer<\/a> for 28 years and eventually became the police chief.\u2064 The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuomo-must-resign-if-cover-up-of-nursing-home-deaths-proven-stefanik\/\" title=\"Cuomo Must Resign If \u2018Cover-Up\u2019 of Nursing Home Deaths Proven: Stefanik\">state attorney general&#8217;<\/a>s office released a statement expressing their condolences for the loss of the\u200d former chief, highlighting his\u2064 dedication to the city and police department before retiring in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>The Franklin Police Department paid tribute to Haas on their Facebook page, stating that he continued to serve the New Hampshire community as a security officer at the NH State Hospital. They will honor his\u200c memory by flying their flags at half-staff and wearing mourning bands on their badges.<\/p>\n<p>This incident is the \u2064latest in a series of violent acts that have taken place\u2064 in\u200b hospitals across the United States. Medical centers nationwide have been grappling with the\u2063 increasing threats, making healthcare one \u200bof the most dangerous fields in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Just a few weeks ago, a\u2063 mass \u2062shooting in neighboring Maine resulted\u2063 in the loss of 18 lives\u2063 and left 13 others injured.<\/p>\n<p>While the hospital remained operational, \u2062it was \u200bclosed to visitors\u200d on the evening of the shooting.<\/p>\n<p>New Hampshire Hospital, located in the capital city, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-identify-gunman-in-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting\/\" title=\"Police Identify Gunman in State Psychiatric Hospital Shooting\">sole state-run psychiatric hospital<\/a> for adults in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-bidens-name-wont-appear-new-hampshire-democratic-primary-ballot-due-intraparty-spat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Hampshire<\/a>. Situated within a large state office park that houses multiple state agencies, the hospital is in close proximity to the city&#8217;s high \u200bschool and district courthouse. The Department of Safety is responsible for \u200cproviding security at the facility.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Ahnen, president of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, expressed gratitude to the first responders and\u200c all those who swiftly acted to minimize further harm and \u2063provide care to those in need. He emphasized that \u2063the hospital staff\u200c serves their patients\u200b with respect, compassion, and utmost care, extending that commitment to everyone working there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story\u2062 and may have altered it prior to publication to \u200censure that it meets our editorial \u200bstandards.<\/p>\n<p>The post\u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-police-identify-gunman-state-psychiatric-hospital-shooting\/\">Police Identify \u200dGunman in State Psychiatric Hospital Shooting<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can be taken to support\u2064 and\u200b provide assistance to law enforcement and security personnel who risk \u2064their \u200clives to protect others?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Holding a memorial service in his honor.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic incident has left both\u2064 the community and the law enforcement in shock. State and local officials have expressed their \u200dgratitude \u2062to\u2063 the quick response and heroic actions taken by the security officer and the\u2064 trooper on duty\u2064 at the time of \u2062the shooting.\u2062 Their actions undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented further harm.<\/p>\n<p>However, the incident raises concerns about the safety and security measures in place at psychiatric hospitals. These facilities house individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-19-pandemic-drives-record-breaking-number-of-drug-overdoses\/\" title=\"COVID-19 Pandemic Drives \u2018Record Breaking\u2019 Number Of Drug Overdoses\">mental health conditions<\/a>, who may be prone to \u200cviolent outbursts.\u200b It is crucial that adequate security protocols are established to \u200dprotect both the patients and the staff working in these facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are\u200b now focusing on the\u2063 investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. It is \u200bstill \u2064unclear what prompted this act of violence and whether\u200d there\u2064 was any prior connection between the shooter and the victim. Understanding the motive will be crucial in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/verdict-delivered-in-death-of-ethan-liming-teen-beaten-to-death-outside-i-promise-school\/\" title=\"Verdict announced in death of Ethan Liming, teen killed outside I PROMISE School.\">preventing similar incidents<\/a> in the future\u200d and implementing appropriate preventive measures.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of Bradley Haas is a great loss\u200b for the community.\u2064 His dedication \u2063to serving\u200c and protecting \u200cthe \u200dpeople of New Hampshire, both as a\u2064 police \u2062officer and later as a security officer, is commendable. \u2064His 28 years of service is a testament to his \u200bcommitment to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic shooting serves \u200cas a \u2064reminder of the dangers faced by\u200d those \u2063working in\u2062 law enforcement\u200d and security.\u200c These brave men and women put their lives on the \u200dline every day to ensure the \u2064safety \u200cof others. It is important that we recognize their sacrifice and provide \u200dthem with the support they need.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation continues and \u200cmore details emerge, the community mourns the \u200dloss of Bradley Haas and\u200c hopes for\u200d swift justice for the shooter. This incident reminds us of the need to prioritize mental health services and ensure \u200cthe safety of\u2063 those working in psychiatric hospitals. Tragedies like \u2062this should serve as a\u200d catalyst for change and a\u2064 reminder \u200cof the importance \u200dof effective security measures in all healthcare settings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man killed by police after he shot a security guard to death at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital has been identified, authorities said Saturday. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said 33-year-old John Madore entered New Hampshire Hospital on Friday afternoon and killed Bradley Haas, a state Department of Safety security officer who was<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2102835,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102834","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102834","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102834"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102834\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}