UPDATE: Second Suspect In Custody
Woman was reportedly driving in a car with the alleged shooter.
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UPDATE, MARCH 23, 9:30 P.M.: Jennifer Whitfield, who was wanted by Manchester Police in connection with the March 21 shooting of Manchester Police Officer Dan Doherty, was arrested at 6:30 p.m., charged with unauthorized use of propelled vehicle or rented property. A 2005 Sonata rental car she was last seen in was also recovered, police said.
UPDATE, MARCH 23, 4 P.M.: Manchester Police are seeking the public's help in locating a rental car and female driver linked to the March 21 shooting of Officer Daniel Doherty.
The blue-green 2005 Hyundai Sonata bearing NH License Plate 314-0994 (see photos) was being driven by Jennifer Whitfield (alias – Jennifer Goupil), 35, described as 5'6" and 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Her address is unknown. Police said the shooting suspect, Myles Webster, was seen with Whitfield in the Sonata just before the shooting took place on the city's West Side.
Whitfield is currently wanted for retaining the possession of a rental car. That charge pertains to the car currently being sought.
Police ask anyone who may come into contact with or see Whitfield or the car to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711 or anonymously through the Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040.
Manchester Police Lt. Maureen Tessier said there is no information leading them to believe Whitfield is armed and dangerous, but given the gravity of the charges against Webster and their alleged association, the public is advised to be on alert should they come into contact with Whitfield.
Doherty, who was shot five times in the torso and legs, remains in serious but stable condition.
"He's improving little by little every day," Tessier said.
An earlier story follows:
Hillsborough County Attorney Dennis Hogan and Manchester Police Chief David Mara this morning announced the arrest of Myles Webster, 22 of Litchfield, who is charged with attempted murder for the shooting of Manchester Police Officer Daniel Doherty multiple times with a handgun on Wednesday.
Doherty, a Massachusetts resident, is listed in stable but serious condition at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.
The shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. on March 21 on the city's West Side.
Webster, a former Dedham, Mass. resident, was arraigned on the attempted murder charge at 10 a.m. in Manchester District Court. He was held on $1 million cash bail.
A probable cause hearing was set for April 4. During the televised court procedings, Assistant County Attorney Karen Gorham told the judge that 15 rounds were allegedly fired by Webster, who "emptied his gun" at the scene.
Gov. John Lynch released the following statement this morning regarding the shooting:
“My thoughts and prayers, and those of my wife Susan, are with the officer and his entire family at this time. We pray for his quick and full recovery.
“Wednesday evening’s incident is a stark reminder of the dangers the men and women of law enforcement face everyday. This officer, like so many across our state, risked his life to keep all of us safe. We owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude.
“I want to thank Chief Mara, and the men and women of the Manchester Police Department for their dedication, their courage and professionalism in what I know is a difficult time for the department.”
According to this post on the Manchester Police website, Doherty was injured in during a 2010 foot chase that resulted in the arrest of some juveniles.
Doherty also is listed as a participant in this year's Battle of the Badges ice hockey fundraiser for ChAD, a good-natured rivalry between local police officers and firefighters, which is scheduled for March 31 at the Verizon Wireless Areana in Manchester.
Manchester Police continue to investigate the shooting.
Charles Hatch
9:28 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Stand your ground New Hamshire State Law.
It's not clear what the aledged defendant was feeling.
Was it self defense or was it something else.
Hilltopper
11:32 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
"It's not clear what the defendant was feeling"
Nicole Oliverio @noliverioon7
Officer in shooting identifed in court as Daniel Doherty. 15 rounds fired at Doherty. "suspect emptied his weapon" #7news
Guess this scumbag was feeling he intended to kill Officer Doherty----
Patriot
6:51 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wow talk about twisting this, "Stand your Ground NH State law."
Sounds more like the Police Officer was standing his own ground. If you were just some resident and this idiot wanted to shoot you under the older statute the resident would have to take the bullets and wait for help!
Jim O'Connell
12:21 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Are you kidding, Hatch? The guy was involved in a robbery. Doherty was trying to stop him and arrest him - The 'alleged defendant' did not like that so he fired a gun at Doherty 15 times. Who cares what he was 'feeling'? I love guys like you.
Michael Ryan
1:17 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Just as a heads up-- a comment above was removed as it violated the portion of our Terms of Use prohibiting profanity in comments.
Patriot
6:54 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Oh well, might have given us an idea of how he felt. ;-)
Seamus Carty
1:37 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
I am so happy that with Obamcare that my tax dollars (I am in the 53%) will be used to provide this loser health care....
Patriot
6:57 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
He would have gotten care under any system we have or had.
Lisa H.
2:03 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
I am guessing Mr. Hatch is making reference to the viral controversy regarding the killing of Trayvon Martin, and the "Stand your ground" law which is currently keeping his murderer from being prosecuted. My thought is - this is not the time or place to discuss it. My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Doherty and his family.
Jill Cashman
2:21 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
IF Mr. Hatch was trying to reference the "stand your ground" law he was using poor judgment on when to talk about it. The attempted murder of an officer is a BIG deal in our community. It is extremely offensive to talk about it so passively.
IF he has a problem with the "stand your ground" law he should pay attention to the free staters that are invading our state and pushing for these absurd laws, because the free staters are against rules and regulations.
ForThePeople
2:24 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
In a college class a long time ago, we were having a discussion about drugs, children, and other aspects of society that require some competency but for which there is no test. Around half way through, some student suggested we should start licensing folks before they have kids or receive prescription medication. I spoke up and stated that you really can't go around creating a meritocracy for basic human behavior. Being smart doesn't mean you have good character. Having good character doesn't mean you are smart. Nothing to do with each other.
In regards to the comment by Charles Hatch and subsequent replies, when it comes to providing service to America whether by the military or local law enforcement, it's much the same thing. What you are defending are the articles and the principles of the United States of America, not necessarily the individual themselves. Put another way, there can be any number of insensitive folks on both sides of a fence- civilian and enforcement- but the agreement to abide by our basic values as Americans is what you want to do. That's why the military defends folks that don't believe in their mission; they are defending values over individuals. They may not agree with your speech, but they'll defend your right to say it! There is honor in that, and you can take pride in that.
Obviously, a tragedy has occurred and our thoughts are with the victim.
Lisa H.
3:16 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
ForThePeople - very well written, thank you!
Jill - My father has been an officer in NH for over 40 years, and I am in complete agreement with you about the inappropriateness of the comments authored by Mr. Hatch. However, I read his comment as more of a statement about a law which is a very muddy and slippery slope. Inappropriate in this forum? Absolutely! Intended to be an extremely offensive remark regarding the officer who was shot? I'm not so sure. In any case, as I stated in my previous comment, this is not the time or place.
Ryan
8:39 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Where do you rent a seven year old Hyundai?
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