Duskdarter Street, Chisholm is a crime scene this morning after shots were fired into a car and house about 1am.
Nearby residents called police after hearing what they believed to be gun shots.
Police closed the street and conducted a search of the neighbourhood.
A number of items were seized for forensic examination.
Hunter police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
