Shot fired into car carrying three people on Sunshine Coast

Police are trying to identify a gunman after a bullet was fired from one car into another carrying three people on the Sunshine Coast overnight.

A Holden Commodore with a man and two men was approaching the intersection of David Low Way and Airport Drive in Marcoola about 11.45pm on Tuesday when another Commodore, grey in colour, came alongside.

The vehicle was shot during an incident at Marcoola.Credit: Queensland Police Service

Police said a gun was pulled from inside the grey Commodore, prompting the other car to accelerate before a single shot was fired from the driver's window.

The bullet hit the back of the car with the trio inside and none of the occupants were injured.

The grey Commodore sped away along David Low Way towards the roundabout with Pacific Paradise.

No one in the vehicle was injured in the shooting.Credit: Queensland Police Service

Its driver was described as a Caucasian man with a dark tan. He has short dark hair and a light beard.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has relevant information should contact Policelink on 13 14 44 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.