Two men and a woman, all from Lancaster, have been arrested in connection with the incident
At around 10.30pm on Wednesday Lancashire Constabulary was called to reports of gunshots being discharged close to properties in Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close. Damage to a car, consistent with a firearm being fired, was found in Ennerdale Close.
A 26-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, a 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and a 28-year-old woman from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All are currently in custody.
"I would like to reassure them, that incidents of this nature are extremely rare. We believe this is a targeted attack, with no risk to the wider public. "We are appealing for information and urging any witnesses to come forward. Those responsible need to be identified and should not be protected.
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