Manchester Man Faces Attempted Murder, Other Charges In Concord

CONCORD, NH — A felon from Manchester has been arrested on attempted murder and other charges after a shooting in Eagle Square in Concord on Saturday.

Concord police arrested James Daniels, 34, of Manchester on Thursday on attempted murder, first-degree assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and possession of a dangerous weapon while committing a violent crime charges, all felonies.

Around 1 a.m., officers were sent to the area of North Main Street, Eagle Square, and the clock tower for a shooting report. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot multiple times. Officers and state troopers assisted the victim, who had serious injuries, until the Tri-Town Ambulance arrived to take the man to Concord Hospital.

Concord fire and rescue teams were fighting a house fire on Rumford Street at the same time the shooting took place and Tri-Town was offering mutual aid to the city.

According to police, all involved patronized a nearby restaurant bar around closing time before the shooting.

Deputy Chief John Thomas of the Concord Police Department said the attempted murder charge was issued by police due to “multiple rounds” being fired.

“(Daniels) shot the victim multiple times,” he said. “The victim was struck several times. Based on the facts and actions of the alleged suspect, we believe he attempted to kill (the victim).”

Police conducted a “thorough investigation,” interviewing several witnesses before filing the charges, he added.

“We wanted to make sure the charges were correct,” Thomas said.

Daniels was held on preventive detention and is expected to be arraigned in Merrimack County Superior Court on Friday.

Thomas praised officers and troopers for doing “a phenomenal job, providing aid to the victim” and keeping him alive before EMS arrived to take him to the hospital.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Concord Police Department at 603-225-8600. Information can also be submitted anonymously through the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or online through the Crimeline website at: concordregionalcrimeline.com, or text message TIP234 and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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