New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
January 15, 2024

Contact:
Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375

Adam L. Woods, Assistant Attorney General
Adam.L.Woods@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-3671

R. Christopher Knowles, Assistant Attorney General
R.Christopher.Knowles@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-3671

Autopsy Results Regarding Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces additional information concerning the officer-involved shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire on January 12, 2024.

Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Mitchell Weinberg has conducted an autopsy on Jake Chiaradonna, age 35. Dr. Weinberg determined that Mr. Chiaradonna’s cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was homicide. As used by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another.

The investigation into the officer-involved shooting of Mr. Chiaradonna is ongoing, and the identity of the officer using deadly-force will not be disclosed until a formal interview takes place in the coming days. Further information will be provided at that time.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
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Telephone: 603-271-3658