Man Accused of Accidentally Firing Gun Inside Nashua Apartment

Adam Christopher was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after the incident at the Lofts 34 apartment building.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 45-year-old man from Nashua, New Hampshire was arrested last month and charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after he allegedly accidentally fired a gun inside his apartment, with the bullet going through the stove, wall, and into a washing machine.

Why it matters

Accidental gun discharges in residential areas raise concerns about public safety and the proper handling of firearms, especially in multi-unit buildings where stray bullets could endanger neighbors.

The details

According to police, on December 30, 2025, officers were called to the Lofts 34 apartment building in Nashua after the building manager reported that Adam Christopher had accidentally fired a gun inside his apartment. The bullet went through the stove, the wall, and then into a washing machine.

  • On December 30, 2025, police were called to the Lofts 34 apartment building.
  • On January 28, 2026, detectives issued an arrest warrant for Christopher on a single felony count of reckless conduct with a firearm.
  • Christopher is scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on March 4, 2026.

The players

Adam Christopher

A 45-year-old man from Nashua, New Hampshire who was arrested and charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after allegedly accidentally firing a gun inside his apartment.

Nashua Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at the Lofts 34 apartment building and issued an arrest warrant for Christopher.

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What they’re saying

“The bullet went through the stove, the wall, and then into a washing machine.”

— Sgt. John Cinelli, Public Information Officer and Communications Division Supervisor, Nashua Police Department (Patch.com)

What’s next

Christopher is scheduled to be arraigned in Nashua District Court on March 4, 2026, where a judge will decide on the next steps in the case.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of responsible gun ownership and the need for gun owners to exercise extreme caution when handling firearms, especially in residential settings, to prevent accidental discharges that could endanger public safety.