By Yuvraj Tyagi

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What began as a serene autumn evening at one of southern New Hampshire’s most exclusive addresses spiralled into a night of fear and confusion when gunfire rang out at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on Saturday, September 20. The incident unfolded shortly before 7:45 PM at the gated estate on Mountain Laurels Drive, a hilltop retreat long known for its manicured greens and luxury amenities. According to initial dispatch logs from the Nashua Fire Department (NFD), multiple trauma patients were reported on the property, prompting the on-scene commander to declare a mass casualty incident (MCI) to mobilise additional resources. Eyewitnesses described a sudden eruption of chaos near the clubhouse during what appeared to be a private gathering. Meanwhile, the police said two suspects fled the scene following the chaos. One was eventually detained, while the other suspect remains at large. First Responders’ Frenzy – Mass Casualty Protocols Activated Within minutes, fire crews and ambulances converged on the property, joined by mutual aid units from Merrimack and Hudson. Paramedics established a triage point at the entrance, sorting victims by injury severity. According to emergency radio chatter reviewed by local outlets, helicopters were placed on standby at Southern New Hampshire Regional Medical Center. Meanwhile, several individuals with non-life-threatening injuries arrived unannounced at Nashua Engine 3’s firehouse on West Hollis Street, adding to the strain on responders. “These folks just showed up, bloodied but mobile—it shows how fast the situation escalated,” said an NFD veteran who was not authorised to speak publicly. Hospitals in Nashua and Manchester later confirmed receiving patients, but declined to release numbers, citing privacy protocols. How Affluence Meets Violence The shooting rattled this city of 90,000, where Sky Meadow, established in 1987, has been synonymous with upscale weddings, charity galas, and corporate retreats. Neighbours described hearing sharp bursts of gunfire before emergency vehicles swarmed the usually quiet Mountain Laurels Drive. “We thought it was fireworks until we saw the sirens,” said a resident of nearby Valley View Lane. By early Sunday morning, the Nashua Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit had cordoned off the 200-acre property to collect shell casings and review security camera footage. A department spokesperson confirmed that “police activity” was ongoing but withheld details on suspects or possible motives. The country club has since shuttered its operations indefinitely, while speculation circulates over whether the shooting stemmed from a targeted altercation at the private event. (This is a developing situation. New updates will be added subsequently.) Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.