A Monday morning in Thornton, New Hampshire ended in tragedy when a Plymouth State University student was found with a gunshot wound and later died at the hospital, according to authorities. The student was identified as 21-year-old Leah Anderson, who was studying elementary education and youth development. Police were dispatched after a 9-1-1 call and discovered Anderson on Mad River Road with a gunshot wound to the head.
According to Boston 25 News, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call around 8:20 a.m. and found Anderson on Mad River Road. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died. The outlet reports that the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is overseeing the investigation and that an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday.
Investigation and autopsy
State investigators have released few details about what led up to the shooting and have not said whether anyone is in custody. WCAX reports authorities found Anderson on Mad River Road just before 8:30 a.m., and that the planned autopsy will determine the cause and manner of death.
Student background
Anderson was enrolled at Plymouth State University and was identified by outlets as an elementary education and youth development major. Plymouth State's website lists a Leah Anderson on its spring 2024 president and dean's lists, according to Plymouth State University.
Next steps in the case
Investigators with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office are overseeing the probe and say they will release more information as it becomes available. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released details about potential suspects or a motive, according to local reporting.
