AG: Fire Suspect Killed By Manchester Police After Manhunt

MANCHESTER, NH — An officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on Sunday in Manchester involved Carl Manning, a wanted man. At approximately 6 p.m., Manchester police officers responded to Lake Shore Road in Manchester to investigate a report that a white Chevrolet truck belonging to Manning, 62, of Manchester was spotted parked alongside the road. Manning was sought by the police at the time as a suspect in a suspicious fire/explosion that had occurred earlier in the morning in Manchester.

In addition, Manning was wanted on a charge of violation of a protective and stalking order that was unrelated to the fire/explosion.

As the Manchester police officers approached Manning’s truck, they encountered Manning inside the truck, who appeared to be armed. A short time later, Manning was shot during a confrontation with the police. Despite medical assistance at the scene, Manning was deceased at the scene.
No officers or other private citizens were physically injured during the incident.

There is no threat to the public. Pursuant to the protocol, the names of the officers involved in the incident are being withheld pending the conclusion of formal interviews.

No additional information is expected to be released until the conclusion of the formal interviews.

Photos of the fire scene can be found at Photos of fire scene.

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