Manchester Police Investigate Seven People Shot In Six Days

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting investigation on West Street on Wednesday.

Manchester police, fire, and AMR Ambulance responded to West Street for a report of shots fired and a gunshot victim at about 1:25 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old man was shot in the leg and transported by AMR ambulance to a local hospital. Police say the man's injury is non-life-threatening.

All of the involved parties have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

Manchester police detectives arrested Matthew Gagne, 21, of Manchester and have charged him with Falsifying Physical Evidence related to this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Manchester Police Department 603-668-8711 and reference MPD Case #21-10208.

Also on Wednesday, police arrested a man in a different shooting incident.

Police said they were made aware of an incident on Friday in the city in which a subject reportedly brandished a firearm during an argument with another individual.

"Shortly thereafter, witnesses reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot," police said. "During the course of this investigation, possible suspect information was developed."

Rafael Pamphile, 34, was taken into custody without incident on a warrant pursuant to this investigation. He was charged with criminal threatening, reckless conduct, and armed career criminal, all felonies. A probation/parole hold was additionally placed on him.

Anyone with information on any of the recent shooting investigations is asked to call the Manchester Police Department 603-668-8711. People may also contact the Manchester police Crimeline at 624-4040 to provide their crime tip regarding the incident. You may be eligible for a cash reward should your crime tip lead to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

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