
In October New Hampshire residents were saddened to hear of the death of police officer Michael Briggs. The 36 year old officer, an eleven-year veteran of Manchester's police force, was allegedly shot dead by Michael "Stix" Addison, the first murder of a Manchester police officer in thirty years. Prosecutors are hoping to seek the death penalty against Addison; if successful, it would be the first use of capital punishment in the state in over seven decades.
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NHPR Web Extra: Slideshow of the procession
NHPR Web Extra: Slideshow of the memorial service
New Hampshire Police Association Law Enforcement Memorial Page
Photo: Cheryl Senter
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