Men Arrested for Firing Guns Near I-93

Four men, including two from Windham, were arrested and charged with felony reckless conduct in Manchester on Saturday for allegedly "firing an assortment of weapons at a target that had been erected, facing in the direction of Interstate 93," according to Manchester and New Hampshire State Police.

Manchester officers responded to the area of 1799 Bodwell Road at around 4 p.m. for a report of gun shots. The arriving officers heard gunfire coming from the rear of the address, which abuts I-93 northbound.

The four men were located in a wooded area separating I-93 and Bodwell Road.

Given the proximity to I-93, and potential hazard to motorists, Manchester police contacted State Police, which assumed jurisdiction.

State Police said the men were about 87 yards east of I-93 and were facing the highway while shooting at the target.  Traffic on the interstate was heavy at the time. 

An assault rifle, two shotguns, three semi-auto handguns and several hundred rounds of ammunition were seized as evidence, police said.

Police said the following men were charged with reckless conduct:

• Sean Kelly, 20, of Windham

• Adam Kelly, 27, of Windham

• Sherif Hashem, 31, of Boston, MA

• Bryan Sola, 33, of Southington, CT.

Sean Kelly and Adam Kelly were released on $3,000 personal recognizance bail, Bryan Sola was released on $500 cash bail, and Sherif Hashem was released on $3,000 personal recognizance bail, police said.

The four men are scheduled to appear in Manchester District Court on June 10 on the charges.