Crime & Safety
Police Identity Of Person Found Dead In Manchester Parking Garage
Andrew Pike is the person found deceased in the Vine Street parking garage. His obituary says he died of an apparent overdose.
MANCHESTER, NH - Manchester police have released the identity of one of the men found dead in Manchester last week.
On July 7th Manchester fire, police, and AMR ambulance responded to the Vine Street Parking garage for an unresponsive person. When they arrived at about 6:30 a.m. they located a man in the stairwell who was deceased.
Police have id the person as Andrew Pike, 27 of Manchester.
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In an online obituary for Andrew “Andy” Pike states, he died of an apparent overdose. "He desperately sought validation, love, companionship, and friendship each day of his life, yet many times felt depressed, alone, and lonely. Andy was in the Class of 2010 at Manchester West High School where he played football. He loved music and cars and hoped to begin automotive training this fall.”
His family asks "In Andy's memory please consider being a mentor to "at-risk" youth and be proactive to advocate for better mental health solutions throughout our society. Remember to hug your children often and tell them how much you love them.”
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Police have also identified Ryan Braley as the person found deceased on the same day in the Merrimack River.
Police have not identified the person located deceased near the Biron Bridge on the westside of Manchester near or in an SUV.
Information gathered from various unofficial sources points towards an apparent suicide in that case. If that is the case, police will generally not release official information, follow up will continue with Manchester Police.
