Officers were called to Hughes Close, in the Moston Bank area, at around 7pm last night (Wednesday) after reports of a man shooting at trees.
When they arrived, the gunman had fled.
Locals reported seeing a massive police presence in the area around the time of the incident with armed officers being spotted around Failsworth Metrolink tram stop.
There have been no reports of any injuries with police still searching for the gunman.
Anyone with information about what happened is been urged to contact officers on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
