LAKE Macquarie police are on the hunt after a rifle was pointed from a car and fired at officers in pursuit of the vehicle.
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The dog squad attempted to pull the Holden Commodore over on the Pacific Highway at Jewells about 3.30am on Thursday for a minor traffic offence.
The car sped off and a pursuit began.
However, a short time later police said a rifle was pointed out the window and a single shot was fired at an officer.
The pursuit was terminated.
The officer was not injured.
Police set up a crime scene and closed a section of the Pacific Highway on Thursday morning while they investigated.
Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Lake Macquarie detectives on 4922 8899.