MANCHESTER, NH – Ayden Bonella, 19, of Manchester was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection to a May 2 shooting incident.
According to a police narrative of the incident, on May 2, 2025, at approximately 1 a.m., a ShotSpotter aler — an acoustic gunshot detection system used by the city — was triggered in the area of 429 Wilson Street. As officers responded, dispatch received a separate 911 call reporting that a person had been shot.
Upon arrival, police located a 27-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began administering life-saving aid.
A witness told police she had been outside with the victim when they overheard a man and woman arguing. After she asked them to quiet down, the man began shouting profanities at her. When the victim stepped in to intervene, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired several shots at close range. The witness said she and the victim did not know the man.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Through their investigation, detectives identified Bonella as the suspect. A warrant was issued for his arrest, charging him with attempted murder. Bonella later turned himself in at Manchester Police headquarters and was held on preventative detention pending a court hearing.