BEDFORD, NH — A Bedford, NH police officer who was shot during a struggle has been released from the hospital.
According to Bedford police, officers received a call around 12:53 a.m. on Saturday about a suspicious person at Country Inn & Suites at 250 South River Road.
Upon arrival, two officers, including a K-9 officer, began an investigation. The suspect, later identified as Jared Masseur, 40 of Nashua began to flee the area on foot.
Officers attempted to take Masseur into custody, but he resisted and began to fight officers. 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, police say.
The officer was taken to a local hospital where he was later released and currently recovering at home.
“We are grateful that our officer was cleared to be released from the hospital,” Chief Douidi said. “We are very thankful that his injuries weren’t life-threatening and that he’s now at home recovering. We will continue to support him during this time.”
Masseur is being charged with resisting arrest or detention, felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, attempting to take a firearm from a law enforcement officer, and second-degree assault.
Masseur will be held in custody without bail and is scheduled for arraignment on Monday at Merrimack District Court.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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