Tragic Incident Unfolds in Troy, New Hampshire, Leaving a Family Devastated
A heartbreaking situation has emerged in Troy, New Hampshire, involving a family of three who had just relocated to a duplex. Reports indicate that a violent altercation occurred, leading to a father fatally shooting his wife and their 8-year-old son before a dramatic standoff on a nearby bridge. The father ultimately fell into the water below after being shot by law enforcement.
Authorities have identified the victims as Brittany and Trent Weston, both 37, along with their son, Benson. Initial investigations reveal that the mother and son succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Trent Weston, who was also shot by police during the confrontation.
The incident escalated when New Hampshire troopers responded to the Weston residence following a 911 call made by Trent Weston, who reported an argument with his wife, culminating in her death. The situation grew increasingly dire as Trent Weston emerged from his vehicle on the Piscataqua Bridge, where he raised his weapon, prompting the police to fire in response after negotiations failed.
The tragic episode concluded approximately 100 miles away on the Interstate 95 bridge linking Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. The Coast Guard later recovered Trent Weston’s body from the Piscataqua River.
In a related development, police scanner traffic indicated that Trent Weston may have discarded a box before his death; however, authorities have not commented on this detail.
The Piscataqua Bridge was closed for about seven hours due to the incident, impacting the daily traffic of approximately 70,000 to 80,000 vehicles that traverse this vital transportation route.
