Salem Police Ask For Tips After Shooting

SALEM, NH — A man was shot during an attempted robbery in Salem over the weekend, police said. The victim was hit in the hand and the injury was not life-threatening, according to police Capt. Joel Dolan. The suspect fled the scene and remained on the loose Monday.

The victim told officers he left work Saturday at about 7 p.m. and was driving on Northwestern Boulevard when he saw a man down in the middle of the road.

"The victim stopped to check on the male," Dolan said in a statement. "The victim stated the male pulled out a razor ... demanded his wallet. The victim reports the suspect was not satisfied with the wallet and asked if there was anything else of value in the vehicle."

The pair entered the vehicle and then began to wrestle.

"At some point the victim suffered the gunshot wound to his left hand," Dolan continued. "After the wrestling match, the suspect exited the vehicle and fled, on foot, in an unknown direction of travel."

The suspect was wearing a dark puffy jacket, dark-colored hoodie, ski mask and black latex gloves, according to the victim. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call 603-890-2343.

"No information obtained at this time indicates there is any known threat or danger to the general
public," Dolan added.

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