NEW Now you can listen to Fox News articles! State and local authorities are conducting an urgent search for 38-year-old Matthew J. Massey of Raymond, New Hampshire, a suspect armed with a long gun who allegedly fired at family members and responding police in the state on Saturday just after 1:30 p.m., injuring an officer and sparking a large-scale manhunt. at local time, and was subsequently located by officers. He then fired upon the arriving officers, injuring one, per New Hampshire State Police. The injured Nottingham Police Department officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital and is in serious condition. NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN FATALLY SHOT AT COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING, SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDER. According to state police, Massey reportedly fled the scene, prompting additional law enforcement officers to arrive and establish a perimeter around the area. He stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs slightly more than 200 pounds. He has black hair and hazel eyes, and is thought to be hiding in a large wooded area. Authorities are deploying K-9 units and aerial resources to search for Massey, who faces active felony warrants for attempted arson at his family’s home on Thursday. At a Saturday night news conference, Raymond Police Department Chief Michael Labell stated that before Saturday’s shooting, officers had been “working feverishly with other agencies to locate him.” It’s unclear whether Massey has any prior criminal record. Area residents have been instructed to shelter in place during the ongoing search, making sure to lock their doors and keep all keys indoors. Several roads are still closed, including Route 156. “We know this incident has caused anxiety in the public, and we want everyone to be assured that we’re utilizing all available resources — which are substantial — to take this suspect into custody,” said New Hampshire State Police Maj. Brendan Davey: “Numerous resources from the New Hampshire State Police, including tactical resources from our Investigative Services Bureau, along with dozens of federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies, have been deployed to assist in this active operation,” he continued. Everyone is needed on this, and it will continue until we have the suspect in custody.
