Police investigating the Tang Hall shooting have arrested three people.
Two men and a woman were detained by detectives, who say the ‘investigation continues at pace’.
It follows the discharging of a firearm into an unoccupied parked car on the driveway of Starkey Crescent at around 9.25pm on Saturday (7 March).
The man who fired the gun then ran off. Since then, police have been conducting widespread searches and house-to-house enquiries.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Extensive searches have been carried out over the past few days to locate the suspect and anyone connected to the incident.
“These searches, focused predominantly in and around York, have included the deployment of our specialist armed firearms officers.
“A scene guard remains in place on the Tang Hall cycle track while further enquiries continue.”
Starkey Crescent, York
The three people arrested are:
- a 34‑year‑old man on suspicion of possession of a firearm and criminal damage.
- a 32‑year‑old man on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
- a 29‑year‑old woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
“All three have been released on bail while enquiries continue. One suspect remains outstanding.
“Our investigation continues at pace. We are appealing for witnesses to come forward and those with any relevant recorded footage who have not yet assisted the police.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12260041722
