Crime & Safety
2 Teens Arrested In Manchester Gunfire And Stabbing Incidents Thursday
A 15-year-old and 16-year-old are accused of violent incidents involving shots fired and a life-threatening stab wound to the neck.
MANCHESTER, NH —Manchester police are investigating a shooting Thursday morning and a stabbing incident Thursday evening in the Queen City that has led to the arrest of two teenagers.
Responding officers learned that an argument between occupants of two vehicles at about 9 p.m. had begun on Interstate 293 north near South Willow Street and the two cars ended up taking the Granite Street exit and ultimately parked in a parking lot off of Elm Street.
It was at this location the incident turned physical — and an 18-year-old male was stabbed.
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Sources indicate the person was stabbed in the neck and was being brought by a private vehicle from Elm Street to the Elliot Hospital. The vehicle pulled over at the Cilley Road and South Willow Street intersection, where Manchester Fire and AMR responded to.
The victim was treated at the scene and a trauma team activation was requested at the Elliot Hospital where AMR medics being assisted by firefighters transported the victim with life-threatening injuries.
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A crime scene was taped off near the Firestone Automotive store at 300 Elm Street, and the intersection on South Willow Street.
A Manchester police spokesperson said the victim is being treated and is currently in serious but stable condition.
Investigators identified a 16-year-old male and charged him with first-degree assault. The incident remains under investigation and police say they will release additional information at the appropriate time.
Thursday at 1:30 a.m. there was a ShotSpotter activation on Merrimack Street that detected and pinpointed the location of gunfire. Several Manchester police officers set up a perimeter in the area and deployed a K-9.
Several shell casings were ultimately found on the ground behind a Merrimack Street residence, no one was injured in the incident.
Manchester police detectives were able to identify a 15-year-old male and charge him with reckless conduct and falsifying evidence.
Anyone with information about these incidents should contact the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711. You can also remain anonymous and submit a tip through the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040
