Nashua Police Investigate Shooting on Rochette Ave.

Nashua Police Thursday night responded to a call for a shooting on Rochette Ave. in the area of Chestnut Street.

Just after 9 p.m. police officers on foot with a police dog were searching an area near Chestnut and Lake streets. An ambulance followed by a squad car were seen heading east on Lake Street as several squad cars remained parked on Chestnut which dead ends past Lovell Street.

A cruiser was parked outside a home on Rochette Avenue, which was restricted with yellow police tape. Heavy police presence remained for several hours after the shooting, with squad cars circulating the neighborhood and officers patrolling on foot. 

According to scanner reports, one person was transported to St. Joseph Hospital and a DHART helicopter was en route, with a plan to airlift the victim from Nashua Airport.

According to Southern NH Emergency Alerts, the police had broadcast a description of possible suspects as follows:

"Two suspects fled in car. Car then dumped at Fields Grove. Driver is described as Tall male with dark clothing. Passenger described as tall Hispanic male, thin build, dark hoodie, dark shoes, silver handgun in right pocket." 

We'll being you more information as it becomes available.