3 Shootings This Week Being Investigated By Manchester Police

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police are investigating three shooting-related incidents in the city.

On Sunday, police responded to Gosselin Plaza located on Amory Street for a report of gunshots in the area at 2:20 a.m.

Police were advised the caller said she and her friends had been driving on the West Side and stopped at the intersection of Amory Street and Auclair Avenue to let someone out. The truck’s wheels squealed, catching a pedestrian’s attention. The people in the truck and the pedestrian exchanged words.

When they got back in the truck, the occupants reported hearing multiple gunshots. A witness in the truck reported seeing the pedestrian with a gun. Police did find two shell casings, however, there were no injuries and no damage to property.

The pedestrian is described as a Black man with short curly hair wearing a light-colored shirt.

Police also responded to the Elliot Hospital for a man suffering from a gunshot wound at about 11:50 p.m.

The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening. He was uncooperative with the police and gave no details about what happened. It is still unclear where the shooting took place. The person who dropped the victim off at the hospital also provided no details.

On Tuesday, police were called for several shots fired on Sommerville Street near Taylor Street at 12:45 a.m.

Upon their arrival, officers located multiple spent shell casings on Somerville Street. A structure in close proximity to the shooting was hit by gunfire. Contact was made with the residents and there were no injuries reported.

The shooting is under investigation and there is no further information at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Manchester Police Department 603-668-8711. You may also contact the Manchester Police Crime Line at 603-624-4040 to provide an anonymous crime tip.