Detectives want to speak to man after shot fired in 'targeted' incident
Police were called to a report of a firearms discharge on Feltons in Skelmersdale shortly after 6pm on Friday.
They say no-one was injured.
After launching an investigation, officers would now like to speak to Richard Shacklady about the incident.
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Hide AdThe 29-year-old is described as white, slim to medium build, 6ft tall, with short light brown hair. He has tattoos on his neck and right arm and a sleeve tattoo on his left arm.
He has links to Skelmersdale, Merseyside, Wigan and Standish.
Det Sgt Pete Reil, of Lancashire Police's South CID, said: “While we believe this was a targeted incident we are treating it extremely seriously as it is only a matter of good fortune that no-one was seriously hurt.
"I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious on Friday evening to get in touch and I would urge anyone who knows where Richard Shacklady is or who sees him to contact us.
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Hide Ad"I would also ask Richard himself to come forward if he sees this appeal so that we can speak with him.”
Police say anyone who sees Richard Shacklady should not approach him but should contact them by calling 101, quoting log 1130 of Feb 28. For immediate sightings dial 999.