NH Police Kill Man on I-95 High-Level Bridge After Woman, Child Killed

Tragedy on the Piscataqua River Bridge

On Friday, April 7, 2023, a man was shot and killed by police on the Piscataqua River Bridge on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The incident occurred after a woman and a child were found dead in a car on the bridge.

Initial Investigation

According to New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, police responded to a call about a woman jumping off the bridge around 1:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the woman, later identified as Shirlene Napoleon Alcime, the mother of the twins, lying on the ground below the bridge.

Tragic Discovery

As police investigated, they discovered a car parked on the bridge with two unresponsive children inside. Both children, 2-year-old twins, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Confrontation on the Bridge

Shortly after, police encountered a man on the bridge who matched the description of Alcime's boyfriend. The man, whose name has not been released, was armed with a knife and refused to comply with police commands.

Deadly Encounter

After several attempts to de-escalate the situation, police officers fired at the man, killing him. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.

Charges Against Mother

Alcime is facing child abuse charges in connection with a previous incident in February that left her twin children injured. She has been arrested and is scheduled to appear in court on April 10, 2023.

Community in Mourning

The tragic事件 has sent shockwaves through the community. Portsmouth Police Chief Robert Merner expressed his condolences to the families involved and thanked the officers who responded to the scene.