Manchester Township Shooting: AG’s Office Identifies Victim and Officers in December 5th Incident

Shannon Rose, 39, Confirmed as Decedent in Police-Involved Shooting; Investigation Underway Following 2019 Law Mandates.

In a critical development following the December 5th police-involved shooting in Manchester, New Jersey, the Attorney General’s Office has identified Shannon Rose, 39, as the deceased individual in the incident. Manchester Township Police Officers Nicholas Greenwood and Michael Anderson have been named as the officers involved.

The incident unfolded on the evening of December 5th when Manchester Township Police responded to a distress call around 8:28 p.m. The officers located Rose on Elizabeth Avenue. At approximately 9:10 p.m., a confrontation ensued, leading to Officers Greenwood and Anderson discharging their firearms, fatally wounding Mr. Rose. A firearm was later found near the scene, close to Mr. Rose's location.

This incident is now under the scrutiny of the Attorney General’s Office, as mandated by a 2019 law (P.L. 2019, c. 1). This law necessitates an independent investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into any deaths occurring during police encounters or while in police custody. The law further requires that the findings of such investigations be presented to a grand jury to assess whether there is sufficient evidence for an indictment.

Currently, the investigation remains active, with no additional information released. This incident has sparked significant public interest, reflecting ongoing national conversations about police conduct and accountability. The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched by the community, as it not only addresses the specifics of the December 5th shooting but also touches on broader issues of law enforcement procedures and public safety in New Jersey.

In adhering to the 2019 law, this investigation is expected to provide transparency and uphold justice, ensuring that all actions taken during the encounter are thoroughly examined. As the community of Manchester Township awaits further details, the focus remains on understanding the sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome and ensuring that all protocols and laws were duly followed.