Armed police were called to a quiet street in Crosland Moor this afternoon after reports that two shots were fired.
Three armed police units, backed by the force helicopter, descended on a terraced house in College Street East.
Police sealed off the house and an alleyway between College Street East and Blackmoorfoot Road where it is believed two cars sped away immediately after shots were heard.
Witnesses said after the shots two “souped up” cars screeched down the narrow alleyway and into Clement Street and away into Blackmoorfoot Road.
Police refused to confirm details of what happened but as dusk fell several police vehicles remained at the scene. Officers combed the alleyway for clues.
Taxi driver Fayaz Azam, 25, told how he was in bed but awake when he heard what he thought were gunshots.
Harun Drake, 45, who lives with wife Hajer, 26, and their two-year-old daughter, Hazer, said: “There were a couple of bangs.
“I thought at first they were fireworks but someone reported them as gunshots.
“Straight afterwards two souped up cars came tearing out of the alleyway.”
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "At about 4.20pm, police were called to College Street East following reports of a firearm having been discharged.
"Officers, including armed response officers, attended the scene but those involved had left the area. No-one was found to have received any injuries.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and to trace those involved."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1143 of May 18 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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