Manhunt underway for Perth gunman at large

Police are hunting for up to three people following a dramatic police pursuit which saw a gunshot fired in Perth's eastern suburbs.

Western Australian police began pursuing a silver Holden Cruze sedan through Gosnells this morning after it was reported stolen on Friday.

The sedan evaded police and it is believed one of the occupants of the stolen car discharged the firearm at a property.

Three hours later officers discovered the sedan, bearing the registration 1DJL456, had been dumped with a tomahawk, a machete and t-shirt left inside the vehicle.

Nine News understands officers are hunting for two men and a woman, suspected to have been involved in a robbery, stealing fuel and the shooting.

Schools in the area were placed into lockdown for around 20 minutes following the incident but returned to normal operations.

Anyone who sees the occupants of the vehicle are asked to call 000 immediately.