DOVER — A woman was shot early Sunday morning during an incident involving a traffic stop by New Hampshire State Police, according to authorities.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said his office is investigating the “officer-involved shooting” in which “no law enforcement officers were physically injured.”
The name of the woman who was shot was not immediately released, nor was her condition. The incident took place in the Dover area, according to Formella.
A woman was shot Sunday, April 13, 2025 in the Dover area in an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop by New Hampshire State Police, according to authorities.
There is no known threat to the public, according to Formella.
The name of the officer involved in the incident is being withheld pending the conclusion of a formal interview, per protocol for such incidents, according to Formella.
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The exact circumstances of the incident are under investigation, he said.
This story may be updated.
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