Nashua man faces multiple charges after shooting Bedford police officer
A Nashua man is in custody after a Bedford Police officer was shot early Saturday.
BEDFORD, NH — A Nashua man is in custody after a Bedford Police officer was shot early Saturday.
Jared Masseur, 40, last known to reside in Nashua, was charged with the following:
- Resisting Arrest or Detention
- Felon in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
- Attempting to take a Firearm from a Law Enforcement Officer
- Second-Degree Assault.
Masseur also had outstanding warrants in other communities on charges of Felon in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of Drugs.
At 12:53 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, Bedford Police on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle with a male and female occupant parked in a lot near Country Inn & Suites, on South River Road.
The officers, including a K-9 officer, approached the vehicle and attempted to identify the operator. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Masseur, subsequently exited the car and fled the area on foot. The female occupant remained in the vehicle and cooperated with officers.
The officers attempted to take Masseur into custody, but he resisted and began to fight police. During a struggle with the two officers, a gun discharged as Masseur reached for one officer’s holster and attempted to take the officer’s service firearm. The officer’s gun fired during the struggle, striking that officer in the leg.
The wounded officer gained control of the weapon. The second officer called to his K-9 “Odin” who immediately responded to the struggle to help successfully apprehend Masseur. He was was restrained and arrested by the two officers, including the wounded officer, who remained engaged in the struggle and ultimately assisted in handcuffing the suspect before accepting medical aid.
Masseur was treated for minor injuries by EMS at the scene and evaluated at an area hospital before being released to the Bedford Police Department.
The officer who was shot was transported to a Manchester hospital for treatment.
Following a virtual bail hearing Saturday Masseur was ordered held on preventative detention custody. He will be held in custody without bail and is scheduled for arraignment at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 6 at Merrimack District Court..
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
