NASHUA, N.H. — Authorities have identified a Pelham man who was shot and killed by police Sunday night outside Lowe’s at 143 Daniel Webster Highway.
Ryan Prudhomme, 41, died of a single gunshot wound to the chest outside the home improvement store. The investigation of the officer-involved shooting continues.
Attorney General John Formella and New Hampshire State Police Col. Mark Hall identified the man in a joint statement.
An autopsy confirmed that Prudhomme died from the gunshot wound, according to the state’s chief medical examiner.
Nashua police responded to Lowe’s about 8:45 p.m. They were following up on a report from the Pelham Police Department to be on the lookout for Prudhomme, who was armed when he left his home.
Prudhomme still had a handgun when officers encountered him outside the store, authorities said.
Two officers fired less-lethal munitions while another officer used deadly force. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but the man died from his injuries, the authorities said.
The officers’ identities will not be released until formal interviews occur, which can take five to 10 days, according to the statement.
The investigation is being conducted by the state Department of Justice and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit.