Report with video: Manchester officers justified in use of deadly force in May 26 shooting

MANCHESTER, 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, 26, was shot and killed.

The final investigation report 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.

The full investigative report and related body-worn camera footage clips are linked below.

Report

• Attorney General’s Office Report Regarding the May 26, 2023 Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Manchester, New Hampshire 

Video Evidence

PLEASE BE ADVISED: The videos are graphic in content. Viewer Discretion Is Advised.

Note: Minor audio redactions have been made to maintain the confidentiality of the identity of a juvenile witness.

• CLIP – Officer Auger Body Worn Camera Video (less-lethal) – 05-26-2023 – Audio Redacted 
• CLIP – Officer Belleza Body Worn Camera Video – 05-26-2023 – Audio Redacted 
• CLIP – Officer Bifsha Body Worn Camera Video (shooter) – 05-26-2023 – Audio Redacted 
• CLIP – Officer Choate Body Worn Camera Video (shooter) – 05-26-2023 – Audio Redacted 
• CLIP – Officer Ruddell Body Worn Camera Video – 05-26-23 – Audio Redacted