Manchester Police are actively working on multiple shooting investigations. There have been three shootings in four days and several reports of gunfire heard in different parts of the city. In many of these incidents those involved are less than cooperative, making it extremely difficult for our investigators to get the information they need to bring the responsible parties to justice.

In the past 30 days there have been 10 shootings, 2 of which resulted in death. 4 others left people injured. Year to date, Manchester has had 3 homicides, compared to 4 during the same time period last year. There were 6 throughout all of 2019.

“I’m very concerned with the uptick in shootings in the city. Our officers are out there every day working to keep our community safe, the senseless shootings and reckless behavior of those involved is nothing more than a complete disregard for our citizens,” says Chief Carlo Capano. 

We ask that anyone who has information about these crimes, come forward. Manchester Police work hard to conduct thorough investigations and often times the public’s help is a vital part of the process. The lack of cooperation only allows for violent criminals to remain on our streets longer, putting more people in danger.

“The refusal to give investigators pertinent information makes it nearly impossible to solve these cases,” says Capano. “It ultimately allows those responsible to continue with their reckless behavior.   As a community we have to come together and work collaboratively to prevent these shootings from continuing. “