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York Police Search Near Cycle Path After Car Shot in Targeted Attack

Officers are combing the Tang Hall cycle path area with sniffer dogs as they investigate the weekend shooting of an unoccupied car.

Overview

  • A firearm was discharged into an unoccupied parked car on Starkey Crescent at about 9:25pm on Saturday, March 7, with no injuries reported.
  • Police say a suspect approached the vehicle on foot and ran from the scene, and the incident is believed to be targeted with no threat to the wider community.
  • On Monday, officers cordoned the Tang Hall cycle path near Fifth Avenue and Tang Hall Lane and searched nearby shrubs using sniffer dogs.
  • Forensic work and house-to-house enquiries are under way, and investigators are reviewing CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage to identify the suspect.
  • Witnesses and anyone with relevant recordings are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 12260041722.