Andrew E. Smith Identified As Man Shot By Manchester, NH Police – NECN

Authorities have identified a man who was shot and killed by police in Manchester, New Hampshire, Friday morning.

Manchester police said on social media shortly after 10 a.m. Friday that they were involved in an investigation in the area of ​​Beech and Bridge streets. A later update said they were investigating a shooting.

The New Hampshire attorney general's office said in a statement later in the day that it was responding to a report of a police shooting that occurred Friday morning in Manchester. It said an adult male was shot and taken to an area hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.

In an update Friday afternoon, the attorney general's office described the series of events that led to the shooting. They said Manchester police approached a man on Bridge Street shortly after 9:30 a.m. to speak with him. The man told the officer he had a gun, and the officer asked him to keep his hands visible.

The man then reached into his pocket to pull out the gun. A struggle ensued, during which the man fired what later turned out to be a pistol, and the officer returned fire. The man was struck and taken to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

On Saturday, the attorney general's office identified the man killed as Andrew E. Smith, 56, of Manchester. An autopsy performed Saturday determined the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, and the manner of death was homicide.

The officer involved in the incident was wearing a body camera that recorded the event. These images are retained and will be viewed. The officer was not injured.

The identity of the officer who shot the man will not be released until formal interviews, which are expected to take place in the next five to 10 business days.

The attorney general's office said the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.