Lowell High School student fatally shot in Salem, N.H.

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Salem, New Hampshire
Orchard Terrace
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Salem New Hampshire in Salem, New Hampshire: A 15-year-old Massachusetts high school student was found dead outside a home on Orchard Terrace in Salem, New Hampshire Friday before dawn. The victim, identified as Wichai Saksene, died from a single gunshot wound to the chest; the death was ruled a homicide by the New Hampshire Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Authorities have identified all known parties involved and stated there is no known threat to the public at this time while the circumstances remain under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Wichai Saksene Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Lowell High School student fatally shot in Salem, N.H.

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