Shooting Inside Manchester Store Leaves Man Seriously Injured

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police are investigating a shooting they say left a man seriously injured after he was shot inside a convenience store Wednesday.

Police responded to a report of a shooting at the El Pacero Market at 326 Maple St. at about 9:50 a.m. At about the same time, a 27-year-old man arrived at the Elliot Hospital via a private vehicle with a gunshot wound.

Officers at the store spoke to the store's workers, who said two men came into the store and appeared to have started arguing on the street. The argument continued inside the store.

Workers said they saw a gun and heard a shot and took cover behind the counter for their safety. After the gun was fired, both men left the store and were gone when the workers came up from behind the counter.

Manchester Police Chief Aldenberg said at the scene that the video from inside the store is high-quality. Police have reviewed the video and say the suspect is a black male wearing a blue or dark-colored shirt. Based on the audio in the video, it appears the men knew each other, and this does not appear to be a random act.

Police are actively looking for the suspect at this time. The victim is at the Elliot Hospital, and police describe the victim’s injuries as critical, but he is in stable condition.

No workers at the store were physically injured, however they were visibly shaken by the incident.

Anyone with information about this crime should call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. You can also remain anonymous and call the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.