UPDATE: Feb .3, 3:25 p.m. Manchester Police on Thursday arrested Jacob Bourque, 25, in connection with an incident involving a gun on the city’s West Side Wednesday.
He is charged with reckless conduct for firing a gun and two counts of falsifying evidence for disposing of the gun and a jacket.
In a press release issued by police late Thursday, Chief Allen Aldenberg commended the quick work of detectives in resolving the case, and reinforced the seriousness of the crime.
“The alleged actions of Mr. Bourque are beyond reckless. Not only was a gun fired in a public place in broad daylight, but school had recently let out and there were children in the area,” Aldenberg said. “Behavior such as this must not be tolerated in the City of Manchester or in any civilized society for that matter. I appreciate the swift work of the patrol officers who initially responded to this incident and that of the detectives who worked quickly to identify Mr. Bourque and arrest him in less than 24 hours.”
Bourque was held on preventative detention. His court date is yet to be determined.
Previous posts in this incident appear below.
UPDATE: Feb. 3, 2022, 10 a.m.: Manchester Police are actively looking for Jacob Bourque, 25, wanted in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
On February 2, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., Manchester Police responded to the area of 55 Amory St. for a report of a shot fired.
The caller said someone fired a gun and then was seen leaving on foot. Through the investigation, police identified Bourque and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Bourque faces a charge of Reckless Conduct for firing a gun and two counts of falsifying evidence for disposing of the gun and a jacket.
At the time of the incident, Bourque was wearing a light gray jacket with a hood, light jeans, a mustard/gold colored shirt and grey shoes. He may be driving a blue 2004 Honda Civic with NH registration 5039965.
If you have any information regarding this incident or Bourque’s whereabouts, please call the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711. You may also contact the Manchester Police Crime Line at 603-624-4040 to provide an anonymous crime tip.
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MANCHESTER, NH – On February 2, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., Manchester Police responded to the area of 55 Amory St. for a report of shots fired.
The caller said they heard a gunshot and then saw a person running away. No injuries have been reported and police have not located any damage caused by the gunfire.
The person pictured above was seen in the area at the time of the shooting. Manchester Police are looking to identify him.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711. You may also contact the Manchester Police Crime Line online, or by calling 603-624-4040 to provide an anonymous crime tip.
