Video shows man flee as suspect shoots at him in front of his home in Northridge

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES – A father in Northridge was the target of a shooting attempt that took place in front of his children in his driveway.

The shooting was captured on the man’s doorbell camera Friday evening.

The man said that when he approached his home near Plummer Street and Encino Avenue, he noticed a suspicious looking vehicle. At that point, a gunman started shooting at his car as he sped away. Although he was not hit, his car and a nearby tree were struck by gunshots.

The suspect then got back into the backseat of the car and also drove off in the same direction.

The victim claimed it appeared the shooting appeared to be targeted, but did not specify why.

No further details have been released at this time.