Armed police have launched a major operation in Huddersfield following a shocking shooting incident that left multiple people injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of gunfire erupted in a residential area, sparking panic among locals.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as officers sealed off streets and helicopters circled overhead. "It was terrifying—people were running in all directions," one resident told reporters.
Police Response and Investigation
West Yorkshire Police confirmed they are treating the incident as a targeted attack and have urged the public to avoid the area while forensic teams gather evidence. A spokesperson stated: "We are pursuing all leads to locate those responsible."
Community on Edge
The shooting has left the tight-knit community shaken, with local councillors calling for calm. "This violence has no place in our town," said one representative, promising increased patrols to reassure residents.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately as the manhunt intensifies.
