A DANGEROUS gunman is on the loose after he tried to shoot a stranger with a shotgun in what police described as a random attack.

Police say the gunman shot into a car while driving on Thuringowa Dr early Monday morning and then sped away before twice shooting at the Kirwan home of “an associate” that night.

Detective Inspector Kelly Harvey said the driver of the car shot on Thuringowa Dr about 5am on Monday had to speed away from the gunman out of fears he would be killed.

“A man was driving along when he had a car pull up beside him and a shotgun was pointed in his direction and a shot was fired,” she said.

“The car was shot in the passenger rear door.

“It was random, there is a concern for the community there, but be rest assured the police are actively searching for the person involved.”

Late on Monday night the gunman is believed to have driven to Scarisbrick Dr and fired two shotgun rounds into a home, in what police allege was a targeted attack. It’s alleged the gunman shot at the same home last Friday night.

“It is suspected to be the same gun used in both attacks,” Insp Harvey said.

“The person who owns the house came forward and said that his house had been shot at twice. The victim … believes he knows the person that was involved in both shootings.”

Police are searching for 25-year-old Bohle Plains man Jaimie Madden and believe he could still be armed.

“Anyone getting around with firearms that isn’t lawfully in possession of them is very concerning,” Insp Harvey said.

“We will continue you looking for him until he is located.”

Police have asked anyone who sees Madden to avoid approaching him and call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Madden is believed to be driving a silver 2008 Kia Rio with registration 644MAF. He is described as being caucasian, 165cm tall, with a muscular build, blue eyes and brown hair.