Three people have been arrested after reports of gunshots in a residential area of Lancaster.
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the investigation, said Lancaster Area Police.
This comes after officers raided four properties overnight and carried out searches.
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.
A 28-year-old woman from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police are investigating a suspected firearms discharge after they were called to reports of gunshots close to properties in Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close.
Damage to a car, consistent with a firearm being fired, was found in Ennerdale Close.
Police are continuing to appeal for CCTV, doorbell footage and dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.
Nobody was injured.
A BMW car was driven from the scene following the incident and found a short time later off Meldon Road, Heysham.
It is believed the vehicle was stolen from a property in the Bay Horse area earlier in the evening.
Police believe the incident to be a targeted attack and say there is no risk to the wider community.
Officers are linking the discharge to a report of a car being vandalised on Patterdale Road earlier in the evening, around 7.15pm.
Det Supt Becky Smith, of Lancashire Police, said: “Clearly this incident is extremely concerning.
“I recognise and understand residents will be shocked and concerned by what has happened.
“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 have increased patrols in the area and you should expect to see a visible police presence in the coming days.
“We are appealing for information and urging any witnesses to come forward.
“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone with CCTV, dashboard mounted camera footage or doorbell footage, from the Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close areas, around the time of the offence.”
Anyone with information can call 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1470 of January 25.
BIG FIGHT COUNTDOWN: Tyson Fury's most memorable Morecambe moments
Meeting will rally business community together after shock Lancaster bakery closure
INTERVIEW: Award-winning festival set to celebrate Italy in Lancaster
Lancaster MP welcomes return of mobile phone coverage
INTERVIEW: Historic Heysham pub to reopen as new management aims to 'bring community together'
Traffic diverted as Lancaster quay closed for rail bridge works
Caravan fire in Morecambe spreads to two other vehicles
Morecambe's two bathing beaches receive Seaside Awards amid calls to improve water quality
Lancaster remains best university in North West England in Complete University Guide
'Music with the Mayor' initiative launched to support North Lancashire’s Citizens Advice
DIARY: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer continues his '60 Before 60' challenge
BIG FIGHT COUNTDOWN: Tyson Fury's father John headbutts Usyk supporter ahead of undisputed heavyweight title fight
Decision to refuse Galgate housing scheme planning permission upheld following public inquiry
INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: The story of Highest Point festival 2024
INTERVIEW: Lancaster prison officer backed by Tyson Fury wins sport contest ahead of Miss England bid
VIDEO and INTERVIEW: Lancaster schoolboy, 10, makes drum 'n' bass DJ debut at Lancaster festival
Highest Point 'Lancaster Rocks' night cancelled due to thunderstorms warning
Quad bike rider dies after road crash in Morecambe
Morecambe guesthouse couple to star on reality TV show 'Four in a Bed'
PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle on Highest Point festival day one
