New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
August 4, 2021

Contact:
Kate Giaquinto, Director of Communications
kate.giaquinto@doj.nh.gov | 603-573-6103

Jeffery Strelzin, Associate Attorney General
jeffery.a.strelzin@doj.nh.gov | 603-271-3671

Shooting Deaths in Hinsdale, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Nathan Noyes, and Hinsdale Police Chief Charles D. Rataj announce that officials are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 12:53 p.m. today at a private residence in Hinsdale, New Hampshire on Plain Road resulting in the deaths of David Lent (age 47) and his son, Tyler Gilbert (age 12).

Based upon the information gathered so far, this incident appears to be contained and all individuals involved have been identified. Further, there does not appear to be any danger to the public stemming from this incident.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available while still protecting the integrity of the investigation.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
1 Granite Place South | Concord, NH | 03301
Telephone: 603-271-3658