The New Hampshire man fatally shot during a wedding at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on Saturday night has been identified as 59-year-old Robert “Rob” Steven DeCesare.

At his first court appearance Monday, Hunter Nadeau, 23, waived a formal arraignment on the second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of DeCesare. Appearing in court remotely, Nadeau confirmed to the judge that he has met with counsel. A probable cause hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 1 at 10:15 a.m. in Nashua’s Ninth Circuit Court.

Authorities allege that the 23-year-old opened fire during the wedding celebration on Saturday evening, killing DeCesare and wounding two other adults. Nadeau, a former employee of the club, was detained within minutes and now faces a charge of second-degree murder. The shooting lasted under one minute, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella.

“Getting together for a dance for the bride and groom and then all chaos went off,” Tom Bartelson of Pepperell, Massachusetts, who was attending his nephew’s wedding, told the Associated Press. “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.”

Asked about the suspect’s arraignment scheduled for Monday, Charlene said her family is concentrating on healing.

“We are focusing on the love and support of family and friends, trying to get whatever measure of healing we can. Our energy is here.

“As I’ve said before, every officer, detective and advocate we have met has been absolutely incredible. We have to believe that the right people are working hard on our behalf, and that justice will be served. Meanwhile, my focus is on my kids and everyone else who loved Rob and is in pain right now.”

Officials have said that there is no known connection between Nadeau and DeCesare.

The owner of the Sky Meadow Country Club, Rob Parsons, described DeCesare in a statement on Sunday as a “hero” and expressed gratitude “for the courageous efforts of patrons and employees who acted selflessly to prevent further tragedy.”

“This was the heinous act of a coward who will be held to account for what he did,” Parsons wrote.

The victim in the New Hampshire country club shooting has been identified as Robert Steven DeCesare. (Facebook/Robert DeCesare Jr)

Parsons added that the two people who were shot and wounded included one guest as well as one employee, who were each recovering. Authorities also reported that four other individuals reported non-gunshot injuries.

Nadeau has been charged with second-degree murder in DeCesare’s killing, with additional charges expected for the other victims. 

An American Red Cross Disaster Relief van is parked outside a hotel that is acting as a reunification center after a shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Casey)

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office and Nashua police are investigating. Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Nashua Police Department at 603-594-3500.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.