After Suspect Shot by Police on Bridge, Child Found Dead

A homicide suspect in New Hampshire was fatally shot by police early Thursday on the Piscataqua River Bridge, which connects New Hampshire to Maine. An 8-year-old child was discovered dead in the suspect's car, according to the attorney general's office. The bridge has been closed since 3am, causing traffic diversions to other bridges. There is no ongoing threat to the public, although traffic delays continue to affect the 70,000 to 80,000 vehicles that typically use the bridge daily.

The incident began when the suspect allegedly killed a woman in Troy, New Hampshire, approximately 100 miles away. He then drove to the bridge where police engaged with him, resulting in his fatal shooting. As for the child who was found fatally shot in the car, "the exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation," per the Maine Attorney General's Office. No names have been released in connection with the incident, and the exact circumstances are still under investigation. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)