A wedding at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, turned into chaos Saturday night when a gunman burst into the dining room around 7:30 p.m. and opened fire, leaving one person dead and multiple others injured, according to authorities and local reports. Because nothing says “I do” like a criminal with a gun crashing the reception.
Witnesses told WHDH 7 News the attacker sprayed bullets until a quick-thinking guest smashed a chair over his head—dropping the weapon and forcing the suspect to flee through the kitchen while “yelling some things.” Guests scattered in panic—some ran outside, others into the kitchen—as “pop, pop, pop” echoed through the room, one attendee said.
Attorney General John Formella and Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke confirmed one man was shot and killed and several others were injured. Early reports suggested additional gunshot wounds, but officials later said about half a dozen people were hospitalized with non-gunshot injuries amid the mayhem.
Police said video surveillance confirmed there was only one shooter; he was arrested at the scene and is being detained. The investigation remains active, but authorities emphasized there is no further danger to the public. Initial rumors about a second suspect triggered shelter-in-place orders in nearby towns, which were later lifted when those reports proved unfounded.
Multiple agencies responded, warning residents to avoid the area. By about 11 p.m., roughly two dozen guests were seen arriving at a nearby Sheraton hotel, which was set up as a reunification center. Local leaders expressed support for the community and victims, noting they were closely monitoring the situation and praying for those injured.
Sky Meadow—also a golf course—regularly hosts weddings and events. Nashua sits about 44 miles northwest of Boston.
Bottom line: a tragic night interrupted by evil—and answered by courage. Thanks to fast-moving guests and first responders, the threat ended quickly, the suspect is in custody, and the community is rallying around the victims. In the face of panic, everyday Americans still step up. That’s the part worth remembering.
