Residents of Huddersfield were left in shock after a masked gunman carried out a terrifying drive-by shooting in broad daylight. The incident, which has sparked a major police manhunt, occurred as the suspect fired multiple shots from a moving vehicle before fleeing the scene.
West Yorkshire Police have cordoned off the area and are urging witnesses to come forward as they piece together the events leading up to the attack. Detectives are examining CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door enquiries in their search for the perpetrator.
Community on Edge
Local residents expressed their horror at the brazen nature of the attack, with many describing hearing loud bangs before seeing the suspect's vehicle speed away. "It's terrifying to think this could happen in our neighbourhood," one shaken witness told reporters.
Police Appeal for Information
Investigators have released a description of the suspect and are appealing to anyone with dashcam footage or information about the incident to contact them immediately. "This was a reckless act that could have had fatal consequences," a police spokesperson stated.
The force has increased patrols in the area to reassure the public while the search for the gunman continues. Authorities have not yet established a motive for the attack but are treating it as a targeted incident.
