Motor Vehicle Incident - Interstate 95 / Post Road, Greenland

On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at approximately 2:22 a.m., Trooper Christopher Houston was on routine patrol when he came upon a vehicle in the median on Interstate 95 in the Town of Greenland, NH.  Immediately he observed a male subject running from the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, A State Police K-9 unit arrived at the scene and began a track in an attempt to locate this individual. A description of the subject was given out as members of the State Police, the Greenland Police Department, and several other area departments patrolled the area in an attempt to locate this individual.

At approximately 02:43 a.m., Trooper Lauren Hervieux located this individual on Post Road at Witham Farm Road in the Town of Greenland. Upon contact, the male individual produced a handgun, discharged two rounds into the air, and then discharged a third round, causing a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. No Trooper or local police officer discharged their weapon during this incident.

Post Road in the area of this incident was shut down and a perimeter was established. Numerous attempts to make contact with this individual were made.  Troopers and local police officers then utilized the Seacoast Emergency Response Team’s armored vehicle (Bearcat) and were able to safely approach this individual. It was determined that he was deceased from the self-inflicted gunshot wound. Post Road was closed in the area of this incident until approximately 5:30 a.m. as the investigation continued.

Agencies assisting with this incident included the New Hampshire State Police, Greenland Police Department, Rye Police Department, Newington Police Department, North Hampton Police Department, Stratham Police Department, Greenland Fire Department, Rye Fire and Rescue, and the Seacoast Emergency Response Team (SERT).

All aspects of this incident remain under investigation by the Greenland Police Department.  Identity of the suspect will remain withheld, while efforts are made to notify family.  Anyone with information pertaining to this event are encouraged to contact the Greenland Police Department at 603-431-4624.