Shooting In Manchester Leaves Man Injured Prompting SWAT Incident

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester fire, EMS, and police responded to a report of a person who had a gunshot wound at 389 Front St. Wednesday at about 3 p.m.

When responders arrived, a man was sitting on the front steps, saying he had been shot. Police communicated with the man, who at that time was unclear in communicating the description of the shooter and where they were located.

Police with guns drawn moved a cruiser close to the victim and evacuated the man from the steps to an ambulance which was standing by.

Front Street was closed down due to the fact the shooter hadn’t been located and several people refused to exit the house, which is well known to police and has had previous SWAT incidents involving standoffs

The man, who was in his 30s, according to radio broadcasts, was transported to Catholic Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the foot. Manchester police said the injuries to the man were non-life-threatening.

SWAT responded to the scene with additional personnel and equipment, including a robot used to enter the house. Shortly after the robot made entry, a few females exited the house.

Police with guns drawn then entered the house accompanied by a K9. Shortly after, additional people exited the house and were detained in a safe area away from the home.

A woman who walked up to the scene while still active identified herself as associated with the house and was detained by police. After speaking to the woman for about 30 minutes, she was transported from the scene by police but was not placed in handcuffs.

Police said all subjects involved have been identified and the victim and the suspect were known to each other.

Anthony Barahona, 26, was wanted by Manchester police in connection to the incident and should be considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts, and the gun allegedly used has not been recovered.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of Anthony Barahona is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. You can also provide an anonymous tip through the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.

Police eventually cleared the SWAT team and Front Street reopened. After the street reopened, a police cruiser secured the scene in front of the address.

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