Usually, it's fireworks not sirens ringing out on a summer night in Hampton Beach, but on Tuesday night, three people were hurt in a shooting, and an 18-year-old suspect was arrested.

Both regular beach-goers and law enforcement, though, say despite the headlines, Hampton remains a safe, family-friendly destination. (Editor’s note: we highly recommend listening to this story.

The charges stem from an incident at Hampton Beach that began at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, when gunfire rang out in a crowded beach center, Reno said. “It was a hot night and officers were ...