Hi, Like redsox nation said, every city has its bad parts. I have family all over New England from New Jersey to Brooklyn, NY and Hartford, CT to Boston.
I have seen alot of bad things happening in lots of cities before I moved here to NH. I do not plan on moving again....I really like it here. I've been here for almost 14 years now and love it!
Manchester itself, has become more diverse. The Historic North End is beautiful (i live there) and the South and East sides are good too.
The shooting happened close to downtown. Yes, they did capture the shooter too.
The surrounding towns of Manchester are all also good. I'm a realtor and I have maps if you need any sent to you.
Good Luck!
Ty
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