FREEDOM -- A man suspected of shooting several rounds from a car was caught after a short chase on Airport Boulevard outside Watsonville on Friday.

About 2:20 p.m., someone reported shots fired from a car near Larkin Valley and White roads, said Santa Cruz County sheriff's Sgt. Mike MacDonald. No one was injured, and the targets appeared arbitrary, MacDonald said.

Minutes later, deputies spotted a gray, four-door Hyundai that matched the caller's description near Freedom and Airport boulevards.

It was stopped at a traffic light when deputies saw a passenger in the car get out and run toward Airport Boulevard. Deputies relayed a description of the man on law enforcement radio and a Watsonville police officer stopped the man on Airport Boulevard.

The officer also saw the man ditch a handgun under a car during the chase.

As of 4 p.m., the man who fled was not arrested but was detained on suspicion of resisting arrest and obstructing justice, MacDonald said.

The driver also was detained for questioning.

Authorities towed the Hyundai to investigate potential evidence. The handgun also was recovered, said MacDonald.

Freedom Boulevard was slowed eastbound but the road remained open.

This story will be updated.