Armed suspect killed after standoff in Raymond, N.H.

Incident overview

On Saturday afternoon, New Hampshire State Police and Raymond police responded to reports of an armed suspect firing a high‑powered rifle from a residence on Ham Road. The suspect, identified as 38‑year‑old Matthew J. Masse, was wanted on felony warrants, including a charge of shooting a police officer.

Sequence of events

Family members who went to the house were fired upon but escaped unharmed. Shortly after, officers arrived, engaged the suspect in a gunfight and exchanged fire. Masse was killed in the exchange. Earlier Thursday, the suspect’s mother reported a suspicious fire at the home.

Law‑enforcement response

State troopers, the Massachusetts Air Wing, and neighboring agencies conducted a shelter‑in‑place order for residents near Ham and Nottingham Roads. The order was lifted after the suspect was confirmed dead. No civilians were injured.

Investigation

Authorities are reviewing the suspect’s mental‑health background and the cause of the earlier fire. The shooting officer recovered from injuries. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence and emergency response in rural communities.