New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
November 4, 2015

Contact:
Susan G. Morrell, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Homicide Unit
(603) 231-1585
Patrick J. Queenan, Assistant Attorney General
Criminal Bureau

Homicide of Michael Pittman in Manchester on November 3, 2015

New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster and Manchester Police Chief Enoch F. Willard announce that the Manchester Police Department and the Attorney General's Office are investigating a shooting that occurred at 472 Granite Street at approximately 6:20 p.m. last evening. Michael Pittman (age 37) of 472 Granite Street was shot and killed outside his residence. While the investigation is in the initial stages, the facts collected at this time indicate that this homicide was not random. Nonetheless, until the perpetrator(s) is apprehended, the public is reminded to remain vigilant.

Mr. Pittman's autopsy will be conducted today by the Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Thomas A. Andrew.

Anyone with information about this shooting is encouraged to call the Manchester Crime Line at 603-624-4040.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
1 Granite Place South | Concord, NH | 03301
Telephone: 603-271-3658