Family home targeted 'in error' by gunmen in Coventry
Police are now trying to trace those responsible
Police are investigating a shooting in a Coventry street in which they suspect a family home was targeted in error by two gunmen.
It happened in Swan Lane at around 12.15am on Monday (11 April).
Officers believe two men emerged from a small black hatchback car both armed with what we believe are shotguns before one opened fire at a house.
The front door to the property was damaged but no-one was injured.
It's understood both men then made off in the car. Enquiries are underway to identify the vehicle and the offenders.
Police say they've seized CCTV for examination but are urging anyone else who lives in the area and has CCTV to check footage to see if they’ve caught the car on camera before or after the shooting.
Anyone who was driving in the area at the time is also being urged to check dashcam footage to see if they’ve 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.”