JAFFREY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) New court filings reveal a series of felony charges stemming from a December drive-by shooting in Jaffrey, including allegations that a New Ipswich man fired a handgun into an occupied multi-family apartment building while working with others.

According to a complaint filed in Eighth Circuit Court–District Division in Jaffrey, Shayne Jennings, 38, is accused of discharging a firearm from a vehicle as it passed 3 Cross St. shortly before 6 p.m. Dec. 17, 2025. Investigators allege the shots were fired toward an apartment believed to be occupied at the time.

Jennings faces multiple felony counts, including criminal threatening with a deadly weapon, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, felonious use of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. One complaint also alleges conspiracy, stating Jennings acted in coordination with John Pereira, 21, of Exeter; and Nathan Pereira, 19, of Rindge.

Court documents state the men drove past the residence together, and that Jennings fired a 9mm handgun at the building. Authorities say the apartment struck by gunfire was believed to be the residence of a specific individual. No injuries were reported, though police have said the incident posed a serious risk to occupants.

Prosecutors further allege Jennings was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions, including burglary and assaults by a prisoner, dating back to 2006.

The shooting prompted a significant police response, with Cross Street closed for several hours as officers secured the scene, checked on residents, and collected evidence.

All three men were taken into custody following a weeks-long investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. Each was served the complaints in hand and is currently being held at the Cheshire County House of Corrections pending court proceedings.

Police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting. The case remains under investigation.