Nashua Police Shooting Justified, AG Says

NASHUA, NH — A Nashua police officer was justified in opening fire on a city man during a confrontation in June, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General. Officer James Ciulla fired three times at Justin Contreras (pictured), hitting him twice, according to AG Gordon MacDonald. Contreras, who police said pointed an unloaded revolver at Ciulla and two other officers, survived.

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