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Multiple people were shot Saturday night at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, authorities said, and a suspect has been detained.
The incident occurred at around 8 p.m. Eastern Time at the country club located on Mountain Laurels Drive in Nashua, which is located about 45 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts. The Nashua Police Department reported in a social media post that there were "multiple gunshot victims."
The circumstances of the shooting and the number of victims remains unclear. According to WBZ-TV I-Team sources, at least one person sustained critical injuries.
Nashua, New Hampshire shooting
Police initially reported that two armed suspects had fled following shooting and one had been detained. About an hour later, however, police said that after viewing surveillance footage, they believed there had been only one shooter and the person was in custody.
"Video surveillance has confirmed there was only one shooter and they are currently being detained. The scene is still an active investigation but there is no further danger to the public," police said.
Police said the Sheraton Hotel at 11 Tara Blvd. was being used as a unification site. People are being asked not to respond to the area of Sky Meadow at this time.
I-Team sources said New Hampshire State Police had requested a Massachusetts State Police presence at the border of the two states. Sky Meadow Country Club is located about five minutes over the Massachusetts border.
The Dunstable, Massachusetts Fire Department said a shelter in place order had been issued for people in the area of Thorndike Street, High Street, and Hardy Street until further notice. It has since been lifted.
American Medical Response ambulance company confirmed they are transporting patients to area hospitals, but could not confirm how many.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Nashua Police Department at (603) 594-3500.
What is Sky Meadow Country Club?
Sky Meadow is a private country club with a golf course, restaurants and function hall.
"As a premier, private country club, we take great pride in offering a level of attention to detail that sets us apart from the rest," the country club's website reads. "Whether you're on the golf course, attending a special event, enjoying live entertainment, or indulging in our exceptional dining options, you'll experience the hallmarks of excellence that define Sky Meadow."
It is not known what part of the country club the shooting took place in.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
- Nashua News
Matt Schooley
Matt Schooley is a digital producer at CBS Boston. He has been a member of the WBZ news team for the last decade.