Bradley Haas.Photo:Franklin Police Department/ Facebook

Bradley Haas, a security officer who was killed in shooting at a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire on November 17, 2023

Franklin Police Department/ Facebook

Bradley Haas, a security guard who was killed after confronting a shooter at a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire, is being remembered as a “hero” who dedicated his life to public service.

An autopsy determined he died of multiple gunshot wounds and his manner of death was homicide, theAG’s office said.

On Saturday, New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued astatementabout Haas' death, describing how the security officer was heroic in facing the shooter and preventing further harm.

This image from video shows New Hampshire Hospital, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 in Concord, N.H. A fatal shooting at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital Friday ended with the suspect dead, police said. New Hampshire Hospital is the state psychiatric hospital, located in the state’s capital city.

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“On behalf of all members of the New Hampshire Department of Safety, I extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Security Officer Bradley Haas,” Commissioner Robert L. Quinn said.

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“Officer Haas was a dedicated member of the safety team who died a hero protecting the patients and staff of New Hampshire Hospital,” he added. “Our hearts ache at this loss.”

John Madore.New Hampshire Attorney General

John Madore, suspect in shooting at a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire on November 17, 2023

New Hampshire Attorney General

source: people.com