Man shot by police in Manchester, New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A man was shot by police in Manchester, New Hampshire late Sunday night.
The shooting happened just before midnight on Maple Street, involving a single officer and an 18-year-old driver.
Officers responded to a call around 11:30 p.m. for a vehicle recklessly driving throughout the city and reportedly doing "burnouts" near Elm Street and Mechanic Street.
Officers found a black Nissan convertible driving dangerously. Police attempted to stop the car but the driver refused and sped away. Officers chased the vehicle for some time but said they were forced to end it after the driver accelerated to a dangerous speed.
The vehicle's owner, 18-year-old Waleed Al Thuwayni, had been at the Manchester Police Department earlier in the day "acting irate."
Thywanyi and his car were later found parked in a lot on Maple Street. During the interaction between Thuwayni and police, officer fired his gun.
Thywanyi was taken into custody and then to Elliott Hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive.
No one else was hurt in the shooting.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office and the New Hampshire State Police are assisting the Manchester Police Department in the investigation.
Initial responding officers were wearing body cameras and investigators will review the cameras and any other video or audio that may have been recorded during the incident.
Maple Street will be closed from Valley Street to Auburn Street for some time while police investigate.
In accordance with police protocol, the name of the officer involved is being withheld, pending formal review.
