APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Appleton police are investigating after someone apparently fired a shot from their vehicle, striking another vehicle on Wednesday.
Police say it happened on Northland Avenue (County Highway OO) near Meade Street on the city’s north side around 11:45 p.m.
The victim told police he was driving east on Northland when he heard a loud noise. Later on, he checked his vehicle and found a bullet hole on the passenger side.
Police say they’re looking for a dark-colored newer four-door vehicle. The driver was described as a white male, and the passenger as a white female. The vehicle was last seen heading north on N. Ballard Road.
According to the victim, he had followed the suspect vehicle because he believed the man was driving aggressively right before the shooting.
On Thursday, investigators closed the area for a short time to search for evidence.
Police say they think the incident was isolated; they have not found any evidence that the shooters are responsible for more crimes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Medina at (920) 832-5554. Anonymous tips can be submitted by text message to 274637 with the keyword APDTIPS.
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