Crime & Safety
Police Increase Patrols At Hampton Beach In New Hampshire After Shootings
Usually, it's fireworks, not sirens ringing out on a summer night in Hampton Beach, but on Tuesday, three people were hurt in a shooting.
June 26, 2025
Police are ramping up patrols at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire after two shootings in two weeks.
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Usually, it's fireworks, not sirens ringing out on a summer night in Hampton Beach, but on Tuesday night, three people were hurt in a shooting, and an 18-year-old suspect was arrested.
Visitors like Melanie Athena and her cousin found themselves within feet of gunfire. "I've never been that close to gunfire before," said Athena. "We heard bam, bam, bam and she jumped, she was really worried and said, 'Oh my God, did somebody just get shot?' and I said no it's fireworks."
Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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