MANCHESTER, NH – Police are investigating three shootings which occurred during the early morning hours on Sunday September 4.
In the first incident at approximately 3:16 a.m., numerous callers reported hearing gunshots in the area of Putnam and Cumberland streets. During the course of the investigation, officers spoke to witnesses who reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a black pickup truck flee the area. Residents of a Cumberland Street address located evidence of their house and fence being struck by several rounds.
In the second incident at approximately 3:54 a.m., officers responded to the area of Prince and B streets for multiple calls of gunshots heard. Responding officers located two shell casings in the roadway on Prince Street. Witnesses reported hearing a vehicle speed away from the area, but were unable to provide a description.
In a third incident, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police were called to the area of Douglas Street Extension and Thibault Field, where a man walking his dog located several casings in the roadway. Detectives spoke with neighbors in the area and learned that several gunshots were heard shortly after 12:30 a.m., but were not reported at that time.
Detectives processed the scene and did not locate any property damage. Two of the shootings are considered drive-by shootings. No reports of a vehicle being involved were made, according to Sgt. Michael Biron.
Detectives continue to investigate. At this time, there is no known correlation between these incidents. If anyone has any information, you are asked call the Manchester Police Department Investigative Division at 603-668-8711 or you can remain anonymous by leaving an online tip for the Manchester Crime Line or by calling 603-624-4040.
