GROTON, Conn. -- Police said a man turned the tables on two men who attempted to rob him up in Groton.

Police said the man had just finished doing some overnight banking at the Navy Federal Credit Union and was pulling out onto Gungywamp Road when two men in a dark car attempted to stop him.

"I heard gunshots down the street and then I came down because I assumed it was firecrackers or something, and then I saw two cop cars racing down the street," said witness Aurora Opie.

Police said the men began firing at the victim from their car. Police said they believe the men planned to rob the victim.

Police said the victim also had a gun and began firing back, causing the men to flee in the car.

Police spent the night searching the woods and back yards of nearby Navy apartments.

"The cops chased him through there and then we saw a lot of flashlights and we heard the yell, 'Get down!' so we thought they got him," said witness Kyla Lewis.

Gungywamp Road was closed all morning while police searched for shell casings and other clues.

Police said they are unsure whether the two men were struck by bullets fired from the victim's gun.

The men's car was described as a dark, American-made, four-door sedan -- possibly an Oldsmobile or Buick with shot-out windows and possible bullet holes on the passenger side. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is urged to contact the Groton Police Department by dialing 860-441-6712.