Man With Gunshot Wounds In Critical Condition, Police Investigating Two Shooting Incidents Sunday

Updated: Mar 28, 2022

Manchester Police detectives are having a busy Sunday morning with multiple shooting investigations underway in the city.

At about 5 a.m., Manchester Police responded to the area of Cedar and Chestnut Street for a report of a shooting. Police learned that the caller heard gunfire and then saw two males running from the area. Multiple shell casings were located.

While officers were at this location, they heard multiple shots being fired nearby and located an additional shooting scene in the area of 178 Cedar St. There they found two vehicles and a building damaged by bullets.

Shortly after, police were informed that a male came into Elliot Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The male’s status was described as critical but stable.

It is believed that these injuries occurred during the first shooting near Chestnut Street.

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Despite these incidents happening within close proximity to each other, they are being investigated separately. If anyone has information about either shooting you are asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. You can also remain anonymous and call the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.