Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Donate today to give back in celebration of all that #PublicMediaGives. Your contribution will be matched $1 for $1.

Gov. Lynch Calls Shooting A Horrible Tragedy

New Hampshire's governor and governor-elect are expressing sympathy for the victims of a shooting at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school.Gov. John Lynch called Friday's shooting a horrible tragedy that took many innocent lives. He said his prayers and thoughts go out to those who were wounded or killed and to their loved ones.

Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan called it "an unbelievable and senseless tragedy." She said her thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, families, students, teachers and entire community.

A gunman opened fire inside an elementary school where his mother worked, killing at least 26 people, including 20 children.

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.