Final Report Regarding the May 26, 2023 Officer-Involved Shooting in Manchester, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that took place on May 26, 2023, in Manchester, New Hampshire, in which Alex R. Naone (age 26) was shot and killed.

The final investigation report (attached) concludes that, based on all the facts and circumstances, Manchester Police Officers Jeffrey Belleza, Robert Bifsha, Stephen Choate, and Patrick Ruddell were legally justified in their use of deadly force against Mr. Naone. No charges will be filed against the officers.