One Dead After Reports Of A Shooting In Manchester On Union Street

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester Police, fire, and EMS responded to reports of gunfire with a person injured on Union Street between Bell Street and Valley Street Tuesday.

Responders arrived shortly after 7:30 p.m. and located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. They removed the man from in front of a multi-unit house where the shooting appeared to occur.

They brought the man to firefighters and EMS at Valley and Union streets, and despite efforts, the person died a short time later at the scene.

Manchester police secured the scene, blocked a large area surrounding the incident, and erected a tent to cover the deceased person.

The shooting incident is just two blocks from the police station. Several people were taken from the scene to police headquarters for statements. Police were also in the area searching for evidence and securing the location.

Michael Garrity, the director of communications for the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, said officials were actively working with police to investigate "the untimely death" of a man in Manchester.

"At this point it appears that all parties involved have been identified and that there is no danger to the general public," he said. "Additional information will be released as it becomes available while protecting the integrity of the investigation."

Updated information will be posted as it becomes available.

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