MANCHESTER — Manchester police shot a suspect who immediately began firing at officers when they responded to a call about an unwanted person at a hotel Saturday afternoon.
Police responded to the Fairfield Inn at 860 South Porter Street at approximately 4:20 p.m. June 21 after hotel staff reported that an individual in one of the rooms was refusing to leave.
When officers arrived and the man opened the door to the room, he immediately began shooting.
Officers returned fire, striking the suspect.
The suspect was identified as 50-year-old John Tibbs of Alton.
Tibbs was treated at the scene by officers and then transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
No officers were injured.
Tibbs is charged with three counts of attempted murder and three counts of reckless conduct.
“Our officers faced a sudden and life-threatening situation and acted quickly and professionally to defend themselves and protect others,” said Chief Peter Marr.
“They followed their training, responded with courage, and then provided medical aid to the suspect without hesitation.”
The New Hampshire State Police were called in to handle the investigation.
Both the Attorney General’s Office and the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office were notified.
The Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office is handling the prosecution of the case.
