A man sustained severe injuries in a deliberate drive-by shooting incident, as confirmed by the authorities. The incident took place on Tuesday night in Huddersfield, prompting the immediate arrival of armed police officers following reports of gunfire. The victim, suffering from significant leg wounds, is said to be in critical condition according to West Yorkshire Police.
Eyewitnesses informed investigators that a dark-colored vehicle swiftly left the scene right after the shooting occurred. Despite ongoing efforts, the perpetrator remains at large, prompting a manhunt operation as reported by Yorkshire Live.
A restricted area has been established on Luck Lane in the Paddock neighborhood of Huddersfield as detectives work on the case. Visual evidence from the scene depicts officers examining various items within the perimeter on the evening of the incident.
In a statement, West Yorkshire Police disclosed, “At 7.28 pm on Tuesday, December 23, a shooting incident was reported on Luck Lane in the Paddock area of Huddersfield. A man sustained a leg injury, and a dark-colored vehicle was seen leaving the site.”
“The injured man was swiftly taken to the hospital by armed officers, where it was determined that his leg injuries were consistent with a gunshot wound, believed to be life-altering.”
“The investigation is ongoing, treating the incident as a targeted assault, with the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team overseeing the inquiries. Anyone with pertinent information or footage is urged to contact authorities at 101 or via the live chat service on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log number 1568 of December 23.”
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