FEDERAL WAY, Wash. -- An officer fired shots at a suspected car prowler in Federal Way after the man drew a handgun at the officer, said police.

Federal Way police said the officer saw what appeared to be a vehicle prowl in-progress in the area of South 324th Street and Pacific Highway South around 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

As the officer attempted to arrest the white man in his 20s, the man fled on foot and a police chase began.

During the chase, the man pointed a handgun at the officer, police said. The officer then fired at the man.

The chase continued as neither the man nor the officer was shot. Police contained the area and began a search of the man, eventually locating him.

Police said the man was taken into custody without further incident. The investigation is on-going.

The officer has been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation. The Federal Way Police Department said the officer has just more than two years with the force.