Attorney General John M. Formella announces the following update on the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the morning of October 1, 2024, at a residence located at 534 First New Hampshire Turnpike in Northwood, New Hampshire.
The autopsy of Malcolm Burns (age 34) has been completed. Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Mitchell Weinberg determined the cause of Mr. Burns’ death was a single gunshot wound to the abdomen, and the manner of death was homicide. As used by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another.
The investigation by the New Hampshire Department of Justice with the assistance of the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit into this event is ongoing. The identity of the officer using deadly force will not be disclosed until a formal interview takes place; this is expected to take place in the next 5 to 10 business days. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain actively under investigation.
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