Derry Cops Investigating Incident That Left Person Critically Injured

DERRY, NH — Derry police, with the assistance of New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit, and the NH Attorney General’s Office, are investigating an incident in a parking lot of a commercial building at 4 Peabody Road Annex on Monday.

Police and firefighters were initially dispatched to the parking lot for a possible pedestrian accident involving a U-Haul just before 11:30 a.m.. While en route, responders were updated that the victim was suffering from either a gunshot wound or a stab wound to the chest. One of the first police officers at the scene reported one person with critical injuries and requested the fire department enter the scene.

Derry Fire and EMS transported the person to Elliot Hospital, with a Derry police officer following the ambulance. No information on the victim's medical status has been released at this time.

A police supervisor asked for additional units and asked that the area be secured and cordoned off.

The address has two buildings, with more than a dozen businesses listed on the sign at the entrance. Online sources describe the property as having various units, including warehouses, offices, and retail space. The property is located behind Hood Commons Plaza, a large retail complex on Crystal Avenue.

Police blocked the road and secured the parking lot with crime scene tape. Sandals were on the ground near a vehicle in the middle of a parking lot, with the driver’s side door. It is unclear if this was related to the victim who was transported from the scene.

Detectives were seen interviewing several people in the parking lot. At one point, Derry firefighters responded, providing blankets and gloves to several of the people who appeared to have left the buildings and were not allowed to return while the investigation was ongoing.

Several area police departments issued a be on the lookout (BOLO) for a U-Haul occupied by four people, possibly with a license plate from Arizona.

As a precaution, the Hood Middle School, immediately adjacent to the scene at Peabody Road Annex, and Pinkerton Academy were placed in secure campus mode.

The NH Attorney General’s Office, Derry police, and state police appear to be working together on the investigation.

At the time of publication, no press release from the NH Attorney General’s Office or Derry police has been received.

Patch will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

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