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Police officer authorized to use deadly force against shooter at NH hospital

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said Thursday that a police officer was justified in using deadly force during the shooting at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord last November. Investigators said former Franklin Police Chief Bradley Haas, who worked as a security guard at the hospital, died after John Madore opened fire at the facility. New Hampshire Police Officer Nathan Sleight then shot Madore. The 44-page report describes what happened on Nov. 17 when Madore entered the lobby of New Hampshire Hospital. Surveillance images included in the report show the 33-year-old entered the hospital at 3:38 p.m.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

CONCORD, NH —

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said Thursday that a police officer's use of deadly force was justified in the shooting last November at New Hampshire Hospital in Concord.

Investigators said former Franklin Police Chief Bradley Haas, who worked as a security guard at the hospital, died after John Madore opened fire inside the facility.

New Hampshire State Trooper Nathan Sleight then shot and killed Madore.

The 44-page report describes what happened on November 17 when Madore entered the lobby of New Hampshire Hospital. Surveillance images included in the report show that the 33-year-old entered the hospital at 3:38 p.m.

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Surveillance video shows him walking around with a gun. The report states that Madore immediately and without warning pulled the gun out of his sweatshirt pocket, walked straight up to 63-year-old Haas and shot him.

Hass succumbed to his injuries.

The report states that Madore continued to walk around the lobby and fire his pistol. Madore was then shot in the hospital lobby by Sleight. Sleight was in a security office when Madore opened fire.

The report states that Sleight repeatedly ordered Madore to drop his gun, but Madore ignored his orders. The report also states that Sleight shot Madore as he was reloading the gun.

“He continued to threaten deadly force against anyone who entered the lobby, and ultimately Trooper Sleight was justified in using deadly force against John Madore to prevent anyone else from coming to harm that day,” said Assistant Attorney General Adam Woods.

Sleight is now back on active duty with the state police.

Security measures at the hospital have been beefed up since the shooting. Governor Chris Sununu directed the Department of Safety to evaluate security measures at the hospital and determine what steps could be taken to improve them.

As a result of this investigation, the department announced in March that the hospital would receive increased security personnel.

Ellen Lapointe, CEO of New Hampshire Hospital, said additional steps have been taken to make the facility safer.

“Since then, we have had special visiting hours,” she said. “During these visiting hours, we have implemented special protocols to ensure the safety of the facility. We are also working on a renovation of the entrance hall, which will begin in the next few months.”

The Department of Safety said it is reviewing vendors' suggestions for improving safety at the hospital, but it is unclear when that process will be completed.

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