Carlos Rodriguez ID’d as man found shot to death in Manchester, New Hampshire

A man found shot to death[1] in Manchester, New Hampshire early Saturday morning was identified as Carlos Rodriguez, 42, of Manchester by Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg on Sunday.

Police were dispatched to the area of 61 Lowell St. shortly before 1:15 a.m. on Nov.

18 for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Less than an hour later, at around 2 a.m., police went back for a report of a shooting, officials said.

That was when officers found Rodriguez with apparent gunshot wounds, Formella and Aldenberg said in a joint statement. The 42-year-old was brought to Elliott Hospital in Manchester, where he died hours later, according to the statement.

Rodriguez's death is being considered suspicious by authorities.

"The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation," Formella and Aldenberg said. "Investigators are continuing to investigate the individuals involved and the sequence of events from the accident leading up to the shooting, but there are no indications of any specific threat to the general public at this time."

The investigation into Rodriguez's death is ongoing, including whether the person who shot him acted in self-defense, according to officials.

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office and the Manchester Police Department are investigating the shooting.

Additional information is expected to be released to the public as it becomes available, officials noted.

Meanwhile, anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at (603) 668-8711 and ask for the Detective Unit.

References

1. ^ found shot to death (www.masslive.com)
2. ^ Victim in New Hampshire Hospital shooting was police chief, veteran (www.masslive.com)
3. ^ Suspected gunman in fatal Memphis shootings dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound (www.masslive.com)