Man killed in police-involved shooting identified

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces the following update on the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday morning on Bridge Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The adult male involved in yesterday morning's police-involved shooting has been identified as Andrew E. Smith, 56, of Manchester, New Hampshire. Chief Medical Examiner Jennie V. Duval today conducted an autopsy on Mr. Smith's body. Dr. Duval determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen, and the cause of death was homicide. According to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another.

The investigation into this incident by the New Hampshire Department of Justice with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police Major Crimes Unit is ongoing. The identity of the officer who used deadly force will not be released until formal interviews have taken place, which is expected to occur within the next 5-10 business days. The exact circumstances surrounding this incident remain under active investigation.