This is the moment a man opened fire on a sheriff's deputy who pulled him over in Arkansas for a traffic violation – forcing a man driving along the same road to cower behind his truck as the pair exchanged fire.

Luis Cobos-Cenobio, 29, had been told to pull over by a deputy while driving north on S. Barrington Road near Tontitown at around 12.45pm on Sunday afternoon.

But he continued driving and turned onto Steele Road – before eventually coming to a stop.

When Washington County Corporal Brett Thompson exited his vehicle, Cobos-Cenobio got out of his car and immediately began shooting, Washington County Sheriff's Office said.

This is the moment a man opened fire on a sheriff's deputy who pulled him over in Arkansas for a traffic violation

Luis Cobos-Cenobio began shooting after being told to pull over by a deputy near Tontitown, Arksansas

Thompson returned fire and numerous round were exchanged before Cobos-Cenobio jumped back into his car and drove off.

After traveling a short distance, he let a female passenger out of the car before taking off again.

She was captured on video being detained by Thompson.

Julie Smithson said her husband Ryan was driving directly behind the patrol when the incident unfolded.

She posted a video taken by her husband as he crouched behind his truck for protection on Facebook on Sunday.

'So thankful for God's protection over my husband, Ryan, this afternoon,' she wrote.

After exchanging fire with the deputy, the suspect let a female passenger out of his car before fleeing

'He was directly behind the police officer's car when this started and was able to back up and take cover. Also thankful for our law enforcement and their quick response.'

Authorities issued a 'Be On the Lookout' for Cobos-Cenobio and his vehicle – a 2008 Saturn.

Springdale police located his car near Shady Grove Road in Springdale a short time later.

Officers exchanged fire with the suspect again, authorities said.

Cobos-Cenobio told police he 'wanted to die,' KFSM reports.

The woman was seen raising the hands up after Luis Cobos-Cenobio drove off without her

She was captured on video being detained by Washington County Corporal Brett Thompson

He led police on a pursuit into Fayetteville, where Fayetteville Police and Arkansas State Police assisted, and back to Springdale.

There, he was eventually stopped at Don Tyson Parkway and South Thompson Street and surrendered to officers, Springdale police said.

Cobos-Cenobio was transported to Northwest Medical Center for treatment for a gunshot wound to his left arm before being released into police custody.

No police officers or deputies were injured.

Arkansas State Police will investigate the officer-involved shooting.

Cobos-Cenobio has been charged with attempted capital murder. Pictured, bullet holes in a police car

Two Springdale police officers who fired shots at Cobos-Cenobio have been placed on administrative leave, as is standard protocol.

Cobos-Cenobio, of Springdale, has been charged with attempted capital murder after allegedly shooting at several officers, KFSM reports.

He was also arrested in connection with committing a terroristic act, fleeing, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Cobos-Cenobio has been jailed on $500,000 bond, and has had an ICE detainer placed on him.

