Drive-by shooting

A drive-by shooting is a type of assault that usually involves the perpetrator(s) firing a weapon (typically a firearm) from within a motor vehicle and then fleeing. Drive-by shootings allow the perpetrators to quickly strike their targets and flee the scene before law enforcement is able to respond. The protection, anonymity, sense of power, and ease of escape provided by the getaway vehicle lead some perpetrators to feel safe expressing their hostility toward others.