This story was originally produced by the Manchester Ink Link. NHPR is republishing it in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative.
Manchester Police are investigating the shooting by a police officer of an 18-year-old man late Sunday night in the area of 261 Maple St.
The man, identified as Waleed Al Thuwayni by the New Hampshire Attorney General's office, was wounded just before midnight and remains at a local hospital listed in stable condition.
According to statements from the Manchester police department and the Attorney General’s office, the timeline was as follows: Al Thuwayni stopped by police headquarters Sunday to complain about a traffic ticket. Later that evening, police received several reports of a car driving erratically through the city. A brief chase ensued, but police called it off.
Then, just before midnight, Al Thuwayni was found inside the car in a parking lot. Police claim he then pointed a BB gun that resembles a handgun at an officer, and the officer then fired and shot Al Thuwayni.
Police say Al Thuwayni is being treated at a local hospital and is expected to survive. He has also been charged with multiple felonies stemming from the incident, including reckless conduct and criminal threatening.
Responding officers were wearing body cameras, though that footage won’t be immediately released.
The New Hampshire Attorney General's office will take over the investigation.
Monday morning detectives could be seen gathering evidence in the large parking area. Police tape was draped around the area and Maple Street remained closed from Valley Street to Auburn Street.
No other details have been released about the shooting. Police said more information would be forthcoming following the completion of their initial investigation.
