An investigation is underway in Manchester, New Hampshire, after a police officer apparently fired their gun at a man at a hotel Saturday afternoon.
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said his office responded to a report of an officer-involved shooting that occurred inside a hotel room at 860 South Porter Street.
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WATCH HEREAccording to Formella, officers from the Manchester Police Department had responded around 4:40 p.m. to the Manchester Fairfield Inn to assist hotel staff with an occupant who had refused to vacate his room after the designated checkout time.
Upon making contact with the adult male occupant inside the hotel room, the man fired a pistol at the officers. In response, one officer returned fire, striking the occupant. Officers immediately provided medical aid at the scene.
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SIGN UP The man was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. At this time, he appears to be in stable condition.
No officers were physically injured during the incident, Formella added, and there is no known threat to the public at this time.
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The investigation remains "active and ongoing," the attorney general's office said.
