DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Police arrested a convicted felon in Denton who they say shot an unoccupied car.

It happened on Feb. 21 in the 1400 block of Teasley Lane.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a sedan leaving the area that matched a caller's description of a possibly involved vehicle. An investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle, threw a pistol out of a window while officers were attempting the stop. The firearm was recovered.

The 36-year-old male driver of the stopped sedan was subsequently arrested for felon in possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence. The initial incident is under investigation.

No one was injured during the incident.