In the early morning hours of November 18, 2023, a sequence of events in Manchester, New Hampshire, culminated in the tragic death of 42-year-old Hispanic/Latino male, Carlos Rodriguez. The night began with a call to Manchester Police at approximately 1:12 a.m. regarding a motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of 61 Lowell Street. Less than an hour later, at 2:02 a.m., officers were dispatched back to the same location for a report of a shooting.
Upon their return, police discovered
Carlos Rodriguez suffering from what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to Elliot Hospital for medical attention, but succumbed to his injuries and passed away hours later. An autopsy later confirmed that the cause of his death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of his death was officially ruled a homicide.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing. Authorities have been piecing together the events that transpired between the initial car accident and the fatal shooting that followed. As part of their investigation, law enforcement officials have explored whether the person who shot Mr. Rodriguez may have acted in self-defense.
Ten days after the shooting, on November 28, 2023, an arrest was made in connection with the case. Giovanne Morris, 31, was taken into custody in Malden, Massachusetts. The specific charge against Mr. Morris was for being a felon in possession of a firearm at the time of the shooting. While all involved parties in the shooting have been identified by investigators, the full details of the events of that night remain under active investigation. Authorities have also made public appeals for any witnesses who were near the Red Arrow Diner at 61 Lowell Street between 1:00 and 2:02 a.m. to come forward with any information they may have.
