Man Charged in Shooting Death of Uncle in Derry Arrested in North Hampton

A suspect in an alleged May 17 murder in Derry was taken into custody in North Hampton Wednesday night, following a pursuit that involved Seacoast law enforcement agencies.

John Kratz, 27, of Candia, was arraigned Thursday at Rockingham Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to charge of the second-degree murder.

He is accused of shooting his uncle, 64-year-old John Kratz Jr., of Sandown, in the head, according to officials.