An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by police in Hollywood Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.
The shooting occurred in the 1800 block of Nichols Canyon Road after a resident came home to find a man burglarizing his house, the LAPD said.
The resident called 911 and the suspect took off with stolen items.
The LAPD set up a perimeter in the neighborhood and roads were blocked off.
The man was spotted by a police helicopter, and officers on the ground were alerted.
An altercatiion occurred between two officers and the burglary suspect.
Officers shot the man.
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Police said the man had a handgun on him and died at the scene.
Neighbors said they heard about 10 gunshots.
The LAPD wouldn't comment on whether the man fired at officers.
No officers were injured.
