Police say there are multiple victims after a shooting at a hospital in the US.
New Hampshire Homeland Security has said the suspect is dead, though the scene “remains active”.
It is not clear what condition the victims are in, but New Hampshire State Police said in a statement “multiple” people have been shot.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu said the incident has been contained.
“While the scene remains active as the campus is cleared, the suspect is deceased,” he said.
“The state immediately mobilised, and first responders and law enforcement are on the scene.
“We will provide as many details as possible as this situation unfolds.”
New Hampshire Hospital, which has roughly 185 beds, is the state psychiatric hospital, located in the state’s capital city, Concord.
An armoured vehicle was seen approaching the scene outside the hospital.
New Hampshire State Police said: “Troopers are currently investigating a shooting at New Hampshire State Hospital in Concord.
“There are multiple victims. Additional updates will be released when available.”
Aerial views of the hospital show an active scene with numerous police cars outside the hospital.
The shooting is the latest act of violence at a hospital in the US, with medical centres across the country struggling to adapt to growing threats.
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