Police are currently investigating a 'hugely reckless' and 'outrageous' shooting in Coventry. Officers believe a family home was targeted in error by two gunmen.
It happened in Swan Lane at around 12.15am on Monday (April 11). Coventry Police Superintendent Ronan Tyrer said the attack was intended to be 'targeted' but the offenders inadvertently shot at the wrong address. He added that the shooting could have had 'fatal consequences.'
At around midday on Monday (April 11), two men emerged from a small black hatchback car, both armed with what are believed to be shotguns, before one opened fire at a house. Both men then fled the scene in a black hatchback.
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Cops say the front door to the property was damaged but luckily no-one was injured. However, the family have been left 'shocked' by the harrowing attack.
Enquiries are underway to identify the vehicle and the offenders. Police have seized footage of the nearby area for examination.
Police have urged anyone else who lives in the area and has CCTV to check their footage to see if they have caught the car on camera before or after the shooting. Officers are also appealing to anyone driving in the area at the time to also check their footage to see if they have captured the offenders’ vehicle.
Coventry Police Superintendent Ronan Tyrer, said: “We firmly believe this was intended to be a targeted attack but that the offenders have inadvertently shot at the wrong address. What’s happened is totally outrageous, to discharge a firearm in a public street in a residential area, is hugely reckless and could have fatal consequences.
“This is a family address and clearly they are shocked at what’s happened. If anyone has information about who might be responsible then please get in touch. These men do not deserve protection, they’ve shot at the home of an innocent family, and we want to take a stance with the community to show it won’t be tolerated.”
"Anyone with information can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Please quote crime reference: 20/372753/22. You won’t be asked for your name and calls cannot be traced."
