Authorities are searching for a suspect who evaded police in Country Club Village overnight.

27 year-old Rick Billings fled from police during a traffic stop after 1:00 am. Police were attempting to serve a warrant earlier in the day.

An officer spotted and attempted to stop the suspect overnight. The suspect though was able to drive from the scene and into a yard.

Country Club Village Police Chief Richard Scott says Billings then drove towards the officer and the officer fired one shot at the vehicle. The officer is okay but Billings managed to get away.

Chief Scott says Billings has a criminal history and is known to carry a handgun.  

If you have information that could lead to his arrest, call the Tips Hotline 238-TIPS.