SOUTHAMPTON residents have been left shocked by an incident where a shotgun was reportedly fired.
The incident happened in Minstead Avenue, Harefield where loud bangs were heard, before a resident saw someone get in a car and drive away.
After the incident, which occurred on February 10, police have carried out door-to-door inspections.
Dave Jones and his dad found six shotgun shells and a bandolier, but police say there is no evidence to suggest that a weapon was fired.
The 20-year-old said: "I was stood near my bedroom window, and was talking to my girlfriend who was on the bed.
"I heard a sound that sounded like a car tyre exploding, and my parents thought it was a firework."
Then, the construction worker looked out his window.
"I saw a guy stood next to a big silver car, and then he got in the car and they pulled away fast, leaving tyre marks.
"My dad ran out and noticed there was six shotgun shells and a holster to hold them in."
It was a shock to him and his family.
"It's kind of scary.
"It was confusing at first because I've never heard a shotgun before.
"It sounded like a small explosion out there.
"My dad said it sounded like a car window smashed it was that loud."
Jason Lewis, another resident, also witnessed the noise.
The 50-year-old said: "We were sat watching TV in the evening and there was a massive bang.
"We all thought it was a firework and took no notice of it.
"Then we saw one of the neighbours outside so went out and they had found the shotgun ammo.
"Police have carried out door-to-door enquiries and a leaflet drop."
It also left the carer confused.
He added: "It was pretty shocking at the time.
"There's normally no trouble.
"You get kids messing about and being kids but that's it. so it's a bit of a shock.
"It's completely out of character for this road."
Police are appealing for witnesses, and the leaflet read: "Police are investigating a suspicious incident which took place on February 10 between 6.50pm and 7.10pm.
"There has been a report of what sounded like a shotgun being fired and a vehicle leaving the location"
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We were called at 7pm on Sunday 10 February to reports of several loud bangs described as ‘gun shots’ in Minstead Avenue, Southampton.
"It was also reported a car was seen leaving the area at speed, possibly a 4x4 or people carrier type vehicle.
"No one reported seeing a gun and at this time there is no evidence a firearm was discharged.
"However, officers will be making enquiries in the local area today to follow up the reports.
"Witnesses can contact police on 101 quoting the reference number 44190049877."
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