Blake Byrne, a 3-year-old male, tragically lost his life on May 9, 2025, in Pembroke, New Hampshire. The young boy was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head inside a residence on Pembroke Hill Road. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a resident who reported hearing gunshots inside the home. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered Blake Byrne and his mother, Julia Byrne, 26, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Blake was transported to Concord Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Julia Byrne was declared deceased at the scene.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office launched an investigation into the incident, with law enforcement officials considering the possibility of a murder-suicide. The Assistant Chief Medical Examiner conducted autopsies on both victims, determining that Blake Byrne's cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head, with the manner of death classified as homicide. Julia Byrne also suffered a gunshot wound to the head, though the manner of her death remained under investigation.
Authorities have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public, suggesting that the incident was contained within the household. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been identified beyond the possibility of Julia Byrne's involvement. The investigation remains active as officials work to confirm the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Blake Byrne and his mother.
