Another Shooting Hits US State, as Shooter Shouts 'Free Palestine' before Pulling Trigger.
According to a report by the Times of Israel on Sunday 21 September, 2025, a wedding celebration turned into a nightmare Saturday evening after a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua left one man dead and two others injured. Witnesses described a scene of panic and disbelief, with some recalling the suspect shouting politically charged phrases, including “Free Palestine,” before opening fire.
Authorities have identified the man killed as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Two others sustained injuries in the attack, though officials have not released further details about their conditions as of Sunday morning.
The suspect, 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, was apprehended on the scene. Initial rumors of a second shooter were quickly ruled out by local police, who confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. Nadeau is facing a second-degree murder charge, with prosecutors signaling that more charges may follow.
So far, investigators say there’s no known link between the suspect and the victim. The motive? Still unclear. But New Hampshire’s Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley emphasized that authorities are digging into every angle. “We’re dealing with the facts and the information that we gather,” he said, “and once we get that facts and information, and have an actual motive that we can share, we’ll certainly do that.”
The shooting occurred during what was supposed to be a joyful gathering - a wedding. Guests were preparing to dance when the shots rang out. One attendee, Tom Bartelson, recounted the moment chaos broke out. “We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover,” he said. “We were rushed into safe spots. We were trying to keep family members safe.”
Bartelson also recalled hearing the shooter say something along the lines of “The children are safe” before yelling “Free Palestine,” though authorities have yet to confirm whether the statements were politically motivated or simply part of a more complex situation.
Another witness, Emily Ernst, who was also at the event, said the shooter wore black and had his face covered. “He had a mask on. We just saw him raise the gun, and then we ran,” she said, adding that she fled through the kitchen, fearing for her life.
Emergency responders flooded the area soon after the incident. Aerial footage captured by local media showed ambulances and police vehicles converging on the scene. A nearby hotel was turned into a reunification center as the event’s attendees were evacuated and accounted for.
Another Shooting Hits US State, as Shooter Shouts 'Free Palestine' before Pulling Trigger.
According to a report by the Times of Israel on Sunday 21 September, 2025, a wedding celebration turned into a nightmare Saturday evening after a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua left one man dead and two others injured. Witnesses described a scene of panic and disbelief, with some recalling the suspect shouting politically charged phrases, including “Free Palestine,” before opening fire.
Authorities have identified the man killed as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Two others sustained injuries in the attack, though officials have not released further details about their conditions as of Sunday morning.
The suspect, 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, was apprehended on the scene. Initial rumors of a second shooter were quickly ruled out by local police, who confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. Nadeau is facing a second-degree murder charge, with prosecutors signaling that more charges may follow.
So far, investigators say there’s no known link between the suspect and the victim. The motive? Still unclear. But New Hampshire’s Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley emphasized that authorities are digging into every angle. “We’re dealing with the facts and the information that we gather,” he said, “and once we get that facts and information, and have an actual motive that we can share, we’ll certainly do that.”
The shooting occurred during what was supposed to be a joyful gathering - a wedding. Guests were preparing to dance when the shots rang out. One attendee, Tom Bartelson, recounted the moment chaos broke out. “We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover,” he said. “We were rushed into safe spots. We were trying to keep family members safe.”
Bartelson also recalled hearing the shooter say something along the lines of “The children are safe” before yelling “Free Palestine,” though authorities have yet to confirm whether the statements were politically motivated or simply part of a more complex situation.
Another witness, Emily Ernst, who was also at the event, said the shooter wore black and had his face covered. “He had a mask on. We just saw him raise the gun, and then we ran,” she said, adding that she fled through the kitchen, fearing for her life.
Emergency responders flooded the area soon after the incident. Aerial footage captured by local media showed ambulances and police vehicles converging on the scene. A nearby hotel was turned into a reunification center as the event’s attendees were evacuated and accounted for.