Shooting Suspect Surrenders To Manchester Police: Report

MANCHESTER, NH — A man wanted for allegedly shooting at another man in the Queen City this week surrendered to police l, according to a press statement. Keenan Velasquez, 20, of Manchester, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2018, a warrant for attempted first-degree assault, a felony. Police allege that on Wednesday, officers were sent to Lake Avenue in Manchester for a report of a shooting.

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When they arrived, they spoke with the victim who alleged that he was working on a vehicle when a person that he knew from previous contacts – Velasquez – approached him and allegedly began shooting at him. One of the three shots, according to police, struck a postal truck.

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A statewide officer safety BOLO – "be on the lookout" – announcement was issued later that night and then, yesterday morning, police issued a formal statement that a warrant had been issued for Velasquez. He turned himself in yesterday. Velasquez will be arraigned in Hillsborough County Superior Court North on March 8.

Image via Manchester Police.