On March 9, 2022 at approximately 1:15 PM, Manchester Police responded to the area of 307 Amherst Street near Central High School for a report of gunshots heard.
Arriving officers located a male with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital. A black vehicle was seen leaving the area.
The school was immediately put in a secure campus mode. The area around the school was secured and dismissal will take place as usual.
A portion of Amherst St. remains closed from Maple St. to Beech St. as police work.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. You can remain anonymous and call the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.