NEWMARKET, NH — July 29, 2025 — A quiet Newmarket neighborhood has been shaken by a tragic act of violence, as authorities have confirmed that 39-year-old Stephen Field has been charged with Second-Degree Murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Kylie Fritz.
The disturbing incident came to light late Monday night, when officers with the Newmarket Police Department responded to a residence on Maple Street shortly before midnight to conduct a welfare check. What they discovered has since launched a full-scale homicide investigation.
A Grim Discovery
Upon arriving at the home, police officers found Kylie Fritz unresponsive and lying on the floor inside the residence. Emergency personnel quickly determined that Fritz was deceased, and officials reported that she appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound. The circumstances of the welfare check have not been publicly disclosed, but authorities acted swiftly in securing the scene and launching an investigation.
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, in collaboration with state and local law enforcement, immediately took over the case and began piecing together the chain of events that led to the deadly encounter.
Arrest and Charges
On Tuesday, July 29, just one day after the discovery of the body, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Stephen Field, charging him with Second-Degree Murder for allegedly knowingly causing the death of Kylie Fritz by shooting her.
In addition to the murder charge, Field has also been charged with Falsifying Physical Evidence, suggesting that he attempted to tamper with or dispose of evidence following the shooting. The nature of that evidence has not been disclosed as the investigation remains active.
Field is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday at Brentwood District Court, where prosecutors are likely to request that he be held without bail pending further proceedings.
Community in Shock
News of Kylie Fritz’s death has left neighbors and community members reeling. Maple Street, a typically quiet and residential area, is now at the center of a tragic criminal investigation. Friends and loved ones have begun to mourn the loss of a woman they describe as kind, resilient, and deeply loved.
“I can’t believe she’s gone,” one neighbor said tearfully. “Kylie was the kind of person who brought light into every room. This is a devastating loss.”
Several residents expressed shock that such violence could occur in their town, describing the situation as “heartbreaking” and “deeply unsettling.”
Ongoing Investigation
Law enforcement officials have not revealed a possible motive in the shooting, nor have they commented on the relationship between Stephen Field and Kylie Fritz. However, investigators have emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
The New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit, along with the Newmarket Police Department and the Rockingham County Attorney’s Office, continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they build their case.
Attorney General’s Office Statement
In a brief public statement, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office confirmed the charges and promised transparency as the legal proceedings move forward.
“Our office, in partnership with local and state law enforcement, is committed to ensuring a thorough and complete investigation,” the statement read. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Kylie Fritz during this tragic time.”
What’s Next
With Field’s arraignment scheduled for Wednesday, more details about the case may emerge in court. Prosecutors are expected to outline the evidence that led to the charges, while the court will consider the conditions of Field’s detention and whether he will remain in custody while awaiting trial.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Newmarket Police Department or the New Hampshire State Police. Authorities are particularly interested in any witnesses who may have seen or heard anything unusual near the Maple Street residence around the time of the shooting.
A community now mourns a life taken too soon, as justice begins its course in the death of Kylie Fritz.
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