CONCORD, N.H. (WHDH) - On Tuesday the New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering a Manchester police officer.
Michael Addison was found guilty in 2008 of shooting and killing officer Michael Briggs in 2006.
In 2019, New Hampshire abolished the death penalty, but a statute states the change does not apply to previously established cases.
Addison’s lawyer argued the death sentence goes against the state’s current values.
Briggs attempted to detain Addison during a domestic disturbance in October 2006. As Briggs approached, Addison fired a single gunshot, wounding Briggs.
Briggs died from his injuries the next day. He was 35 years old.
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