Disclosure of the Names of the Police Officers Involved in the January 12, 2024 Shooting Incident in Manchester, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the three Manchester Police officers who used force during a shooting incident on January 12, 2024, in Manchester, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of Jake Chiaradonna (DOB 5/30/1988).

Sgt. Eric Joyal discharged his firearm during this incident. In addition, Officer Adam Beland discharged a less-than-lethal weapon, firing 40-millimeter direct impact rounds. Officer Patrick Colburn deployed a trained K-9 police dog. 

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. It is anticipated that the report regarding the incident and whether the officers’ use of force was justified will be released once the investigation is completed. No further updates are expected until the report is released.