A wanted fugitive was sent to the hospital after St. Petersburg police said a bail bondsman shot him in self-defense.

Police say three bondsmen were looking for 24-year-old Lorenzo Arscott in the 4000 block of 4th Avenue S. Thursday night.

Police say Arscopt suddenly appeared driving a black Toyota Camry and drove directly at one of the bondsmen.

That bondsman took out a gun and started shooting at the car. The car then came to a stop.

The bondsmen were able to detain Arscopt until police could arrive.

Arscopt suffered a gunshot wound in his shoulder. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Arscopt had outstanding warrants for failure to appear on marijuana charges and was also found in possession of a handgun. Police say additional charges against him are pending.

Police have not yet released the identity of the bail bondsman who shot Arscopt, but they say no charges are anticipated against him. He works at Kyle's Quick Bail Bonds.