THIS is the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire on a house in broad daylight, leaving a father dead.

Neighbours rushed to help after shots were fired through the window of the terraced property in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday afternoon.

A man, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. His family has also been informed of his death.

The clip of the horrifying attack – which circulated on local WhatsApp groups and social media – sees two people approach a house at around 5.17pm.

One of them appears to break the window – while the other pulls out a gun.

A deafening shot is heard as the gun is fired through the blinds – before two people are seen sprinting away.

Neighbours then emerge from their homes at the commotion and a passing car stops to provide assistance.

Two people – a woman aged 35 and a man aged 37 – were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after the shooting.

The pair currently remain in police custody while investigators examine the scene and carry out door-to-door enquiries.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Neil Fuller, of Durham Constabulary, said: “This is a truly shocking incident in which a man has been shot and has sadly died.

“We are carrying out several lines of enquiry and I would urge anyone who has witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV and has not yet spoken to officers to get in touch.

“Residents may see an increased police presence in the area.”

DSU Fuller added: “I would like to thank them for their support while we carry out this investigation.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time.”

Danielle Scott, who lives a few doors away from the victim’s home, described the attack as “terrifying”.

She said: “I live on my own with my two-year-old daughter and I walk past that house on a daily basis to take my daughter to the park.

“I normally take her out around that time [of the shooting] as well.”

Danielle added: “It’s just terrifying not knowing what’s going on.

“I never thought I would experience anything like this. I want to move out, I don’t want to be here.”

Nikki Miller described the victim was a “friendly face” in the community who was well-liked.

She reminisced fondly over him, saying: “Everyone knew him, there were no bad words about him.

“He was a working man and never in any trouble.”

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, or 999 in an emergency, quoting incident number 302 of April 5.

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.