Police hunt for Nissan Juke after three injured in drive-by shooting in Huddersfield
West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is investigating the incident near S Autos on Bulay Road in the Thornton Lodge area of Huddersfield on Tuesday.
A 30-year-old man suffered a foot injury, a 36-year-old was shot in the knee and a 20-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to his arm and stomach just after 3pm. None of the injuries is believed to be life-threatening.
Detectives are looking for a black Nissan Juke with red wing mirrors. They say the car has visible damage to its bonnet and sides and was travelling on false registration plates.
Det Ch Insp James Entwistle, who is leading the investigation , said: 'This exceptionally dangerous act could quite easily have resulted in far worse consequences, and I want to reassure residents a full investigation is underway.
"We are working today to understand the motive behind this attack and are conducting extensive enquiries in and around the location it occurred in. Every possible resource needed is being utilised."
The car turned left from Nelson Street onto Bulay Road just before the shooting and then drove off onto Springdale Road and then Manchester Road.
Local councillors have called for calm following the incident.
Cllr Imran Safdar said he was "incredibly concerned"."My colleagues and I are appealing for calm," he added. "If anyone has any information that may help the investigation then please pass it on to the police as soon as possible."Cllr Jo Lawson added: "Ward councillors are asking for calm and to avoid speculation on social media. Our thoughts are with the three injured men and their families."
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