AG: Man dead after ‘multiple’ officers discharge firearms during encounter at New Hampshire home
Authorities have launched an investigation following an officer-involved shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire, that left a man dead early Friday morning.
Officers responding to a 911 call for a report of a person who was armed with a firearm at 1143 Mammoth Road just before 3:30 a.m. encountered the individual in question outside of a home at an apartment complex and ultimately opened fire, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella.
“Multiple Manchester police officers ultimately discharged their firearms,” Formella’s office said in a statement. “Life-saving measures were attempted, but the armed resident was shot and has died.”
The identity of the individual hasn’t been made public. An autopsy has been scheduled for later today.
Video from the scene showed a large section of the complex roped off with yellow police tape, a slew of evidence markers scattered around on the ground, and a number of officers scouring the grounds.
No officers or other residents were injured in the incident and authorities say there is no threat to the public.
“Pursuant to protocol, the names of the officers involved in the incident are being withheld pending the conclusion of formal interviews,” Formella’s office added. “The initial responding officers had body-worn cameras.”
The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation. Additional details are expected to be released after the autopsy is completed
The officer-involved shooting marks the third in Manchester in the last year.
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