Terrifying Snapchat clip captures moment man blasts gun on Greater Manchester street

This is the terrifying moment a man blasted gunshots on a residential street in Oldham as onlookers filmed the incident on Snapchat.

The shocking incident unfolded on Prince Edward Avenue at around 1am this morning (May 7). In a clip shared on Snapchat, which is being widely shared on social media, the man is filmed holding the gun before appearing to fire at least two shots outside a house.

Onlookers continued to video the suspect and watched on as he appeared to shout and kick the door of the same house. Shocked neighbours on the street told the Manchester Evening News this morning they 'thought they had heard fireworks' on the street.

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But they woke to find police and forensic officers scouring the street with a cordon in place. Greater Manchester Police said the shooting was believed to have been a 'targeted attack'.

Thankfully nobody was hurt in the incident. The force said officers 'are working hard to ensure those responsible are brought into custody'.

This morning, forensic officers are continuing to gather evidence on the scene. The window of one house appears to have been left smashed, with some of the glass door panes also left damaged.

Patrols have been stepped up in the local area as an investigation continues. Police want to speak to any witnesses, or anyone who has dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage.

Detective Inspector Clare Harrison, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “We are working at pace to find out the exact circumstances of last night’s events and understanding the timeline. We are utilising all the necessary resources available as we investigate the incident, and are working hard to ensure those responsible are