GREENWOOD — A 27-year-old Greenwood man was sought after an exchange of gunfire with police Tuesday, authorities said.

Police said that at approximately 9:27 p.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and Probation and Parole located Brian Holben operating a Jeep Cherokee in the parking lot of 4937 Hickman Road.

Holben was a known fugitive with multiple warrants for his arrest, police said. After detectives initiated a traffic stop on the Jeep, Holben attempted to flee by using his Jeep to push two State Police vehicles out of the way, according to authorities.

According to police, detectives then attempted to remove Holben from the Jeep, but he pointed a handgun at a detective and fired. Detectives returned fire at Holben before he fled on foot into a wooded area and, at this time, he has not been located, police said.

The investigation is still active and attempts to locate Holben are ongoing,

Police said he was considered to be armed and dangerous and should be avoided.

Police said Holben was facing multiple felony charges including first-degree attempted murder.

As per Delaware State Police standard operating procedures, authorities said, the troopers who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave. An investigation will be conducted regarding the use of force.

The Homicide Unit are still actively investigating this incident and are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective B. McDerby by calling 302-741-2821. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.