Shooting at 1200 BLOCK OF GOLDMINE RD on 08/08/2026 4:49 PM

Type: Shooting

Date: 08/08/2026 4:49 PM

Description: Shooting/Stabbing. PD o/s male with accidental gunshot wound to his leg from cleaning the gun

Address: 1200 BLOCK OF GOLDMINE RD, Readsboro, VT

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Area Missing Persons

missing-person-record__Reid

Name

Mary Reid

Missing Age

53

Est. Current Age

57

Last Seen

Searsburg, VT on 03/25/2022

Physical Description

Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Sandy Eyes: Blue Height: 5' 4" Weight: 110 lbs

Case Number

MP92320

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Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Benson

Name

John Benson

Age

58

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

John benson was located deceased inside his residence in the town of manchester, a victim of multiple gunshot wounds. Investigation revealed mr. Benson had visitors on the night of this incident. The visitors were known by mr. Benson.

Agency

Vermont State Police

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