1 person dead after police officers shoot man in Manchester, authorities say

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One person is dead after police officers shot a man in Manchester, authorities say. The shooting occurred after police responded to the area of South Mammoth Road in Manchester for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A pursuit ensued, ending with a motor vehicle crash after which a man fled the scene, authorities say. A foot pursuit followed, and in an encounter with police in the area of South Mammoth Road, the man was shot. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and the man was transported to the hospital, where he later died, authorities say. “I can confirm there are no other injuries that we’re aware of at this time,” said Senior Assistant Attorney General Charles Bucca. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play < The identity of the officers who used deadly force will not be disclosed until formal interviews take place. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident are now under active investigation. Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said his officers were immediately placed on a five day paid leave. They will meet with the department’s mental health staff. “Then after that, we reevaluate if they need more time. We, you know, we’ll work with them to get more time off,” said Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr. The investigation by the New Hampshire Department of Justice and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit into the shooting is ongoing. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday and the identity of the individual shot will be released after it is completed, authorities say.>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<

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One person is dead after police officers shot a man in Manchester, authorities say.

The shooting occurred after police responded to the area of South Mammoth Road in Manchester for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A pursuit ensued, ending with a motor vehicle crash after which a man fled the scene, authorities say.

A foot pursuit followed, and in an encounter with police in the area of South Mammoth Road, the man was shot. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and the man was transported to the hospital, where he later died, authorities say.

“I can confirm there are no other injuries that we’re aware of at this time,” said Senior Assistant Attorney General Charles Bucca.

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The identity of the officers who used deadly force will not be disclosed until formal interviews take place. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident are now under active investigation.

Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr said his officers were immediately placed on a five day paid leave. They will meet with the department’s mental health staff.

“Then after that, we reevaluate if they need more time. We, you know, we’ll work with them to get more time off,” said Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr.

The investigation by the New Hampshire Department of Justice and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit into the shooting is ongoing. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday and the identity of the individual shot will be released after it is completed, authorities say.

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