New Hampshire Attorney General, Joseph A. Foster and Manchester Police Chief David J. Mara announce that the Office of the Attorney General and the Manchester Police Department have concluded an investigation into two shooting deaths that occurred in Manchester, New Hampshire, on November 24, 2013.  As a result of that investigation, New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster has determined that David Hoffens (age 20) was justified in using deadly force when he shot Charles Cable (age 20) and that the shooting of Edgar Hoffens (age 22), which resulted from David’s gun discharging during a struggle between David and Cable, is not chargeable as a crime.

The accompanying report summarizes the pertinent facts surrounding the shooting, and explains the legal analysis which led to the conclusion that no criminal charges will be forthcoming.

NH AG Report re Nov 24 2013 Shooting in Manchester NH