Salem man found guilty in January fatal shooting outside Manchester bar

John DeLee (Manchester Police photo)

MANCHESTER - The Salem man accused in an early morning fatal shooting outside a Manchester bar in January was found guilty on Monday by a Hillsborough Superior Court jury.

John DeLee, 23, was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and one count of reckless conduct.

Timothy Pouliot, 24, of Manchester, died of multiple gunshot wounds on Jan. 29 after he was gunned down around 12:50 a.m. outside the Goat Bar and Grill. The two had an altercation inside the bar before being thrown out where the shooting occurred.

The gulty verdict was handed down following a one-week trial.

"Today our thoughts are with Timothy Pouliot, his family, and all those who knew and loved him," said Attorney General John Formella. "I extend my sincere thanks to the trial team and our law enforcement partners, especially the Manchester Police Department, for their excellent work on this case."

DeLee's lawyers argued that he used his weapon in self-defense.

DeLee, who faces up to life in prison, will be sentenced on March 8. He is being held without bail pending sentencing.