Crime & Safety

Conn. Shooter was Born in Exeter

His family was living in Kingston at the time.

The man who police say shot and Friday, was born at Exeter Hospital.

According to Seacoastonline, Adam Peter Lanza was born April 22, 1992 at Exeter Hospital. Lanza's parents, Peter and Nancy Lanza, were living in Kingston at the time. The family lived there until 1998.

Nancy Lanza's brother, James Champion, is a part-time officer in Kingston. A press conference was held Saturday at the Kingston Police Station, where New Hampshire family members expressed their "heartfelt sorrow" for the shooting.

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