A fatal police shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire, is currently under investigation, following a pursuit that turned deadly on early Saturday morning. The incident began when officers responded to South Mammoth Road after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle.
The sequence of events led to a vehicle crash, with the adult male suspect subsequently engaging in a foot chase that ended in gunfire near 293 South Mammoth Road. Following the shooting by officers, "life-saving measures were attempted," and the suspect was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to a statement obtained by NBC Boston.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death is forthcoming, and the identity of the deceased will be revealed post-completion. The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has taken the lead on the investigation, and the identities of the officers involved in the shooting will remain confidential until formal interviews are conducted, as stated by Boston 25 News.
Officers used deadly force during a pursuit, and the circumstances are under investigation. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office and the State Police Major Crime Unit are jointly examining the incident following a report of a suspicious vehicle.
