Alleged shooter at New Hampshire country club wedding reception shouted 'Free Palestine'

The alleged shooter at a New Hampshire country club wedding reception this past weekend shouted, "Free Palestine," before opening fire, according to witnesses.

The shooter killed one person and injured two others at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, N.H., on Saturday, WMUR reported. The alleged gunman, Hunter Nadeau, 23, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder, according to the New York Post. He is expected in court on Monday.

The victim who was killed has been identified as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare.

According to police, there is no known connection between the victim and the shooter.

At least four other people suffered other injuries as they tried to flee.

Tom Bartelson, the uncle of the groom, said that the shooter "just came out and said, 'The children are safe,' and, 'Free Palestine.'"

“Getting together for a dance for the bride and groom and then all chaos went off,” he said. “We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover and next thing you know we’re rushed into safe spots and things like that.”

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella (R) said Nadeau previously worked at the Sky Meadow Country Club for about a year.

Despite the alleged "Free Palestine" comment, investigators said Nadeau also made several other statements.

"At this point, the evidence leads us to believe it is more likely that Mr. Nadeau was simply trying to make a number of statements to create chaos in the moment," Formella said.

"At this point, we don’t have any evidence to indicate this was a hate-based act," he added.

Evie O'Rourke, who identified herself as DeCesare's mother, said her son jumped in front of his wife and daughter to protect them.

"He kicked the door open, and Rob just went right for him and protected his family," O'Rourke said. "We don't know any information more about it other than they have arrested him, but boy, is he going to be missed. He's just a great guy."