Kennewick police gather evidence after drive-by shooting on Dec. 25 at 700 block of E. 5th Ave. in Kennewick.

KENNEWICK, Wash. – On Christmas Day, Kennewick police received multiple calls around 2 a.m., reporting gun shots on the 700 block of E. 5th Ave.

Police said they drove through the neighborhood minutes later, but didn't see signs of criminal activity in the streets and were not able to talk to citizens at that time.

Several residents discovered the damage to their property and reported it to police later that morning. With bullet holes in vehicles, to bullets blasting through walls, neighbors said their sense of security is shattered.

“They wake up to find bullet holes in their walls, and things damaged in their house and holes in their cars,” Sgt. Ken Lattin said. “Very, very concerned.”

Sgt. Lattin said police returned to the crime scene at 9 a.m., and with daylight they were able to gather evidence of shell casings and knock on doors to talk to residents.

Action News spoke to a dozen residents on the block who said they all heard the shots and they shared the terrifying experience, but for safety preferred to remain off camera.

Many residents said they called the police immediately or took cover in the basement.

All of the neighbors said this wasn't the first time crime like this has happened in the neighborhood, but it wasn't the holiday morning they were expecting either.

“It felt scary, Christmas Day or Christmas Eve is supposed to be a special holiday, not for gun shooting,” Michelle said. “It sounded like someone was right outside our bedroom window, we got all scared and called the police.”

Police said the shooter could have been shooting at someone running down the street or it could have been random shots fired at cars and houses.

At this time, police said many questions in the case remain unanswered and they’re asking for help.

“If somebody knows something, heard something, saw something—don't think its insignificant what you know,” Sgt. Lattin said. “It's all important, it may just be the piece we need, so please call in.”

However, residents said one thing is certain, they don't feel safe in their own homes.

“Everybody's in fear,” Michelle said. “Insecure, very insecure.”

No one was injured in the shooting, but residents said they want more police presence in their neighborhood. Residents said there are a few houses in the neighborhood they believe to have ties to crime in their area.

Many residents said they are on high alert as well, looking for any criminal activity. They are also discussing putting together a neighborhood watch to discourage crime.

Kennewick police ask anyone with information on this drive-by shooting to call them at 509-628-0333 or call crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.