MANCHESTER, NH – At approximately 5:30 p.m. several police units responded to the area of Brown Mitchell Park, 229 W. Mitchell St., for a report of gunshots. One caller reported they saw a white male in possession of a firearm. A second caller confirmed that a shot was fired in the area of the Disk Golf course, which is located near Pine Grove Cemetery.
A subsequent investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between multiple people during which time a white male produced a firearm and fired at least one round.
A heavy police presence was seen at Pine Grove Cemetery, and the cemetery entrance, as well as nearby street entrances, were blocked by police, some with rifles. Police released no further information about the staging at the cemetery, or the incident.
The investigation is active and ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this incident they should contact the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711, or leave an anonymous tip on the Manchester Crime Line, or by calling 624-4040.
