Douglas Heath was being sought on a variety of charges, including narcotics and fleeing from police. Police found Heath's car about 3 p.m., and they pursued the vehicle. Police said Heath's car crashed about 3:15 p.m. and as Heath exited the vehicle from the passenger's side, an exchange of gunfire occurred. Heath was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Douglas Heath
Agency Responsible: Rochester NH Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: White
Date of Death: August 20, 2018
County: Strafford
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3986
Geography: Suburban