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Murder Suspect Killed During SWAT Standoff In South LA

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — A murder suspect was shot and killed Wednesday night during a SWAT standoff in South Los Angeles.

The man fled when detectives traced him to a home in the 800 block of East 105th Street.

He led authorities on a brief pursuit before abandoning his vehicle. Officers were then able to corner him inside a home, where gunfire was exchanged.

The suspect was shot and killed, and one SWAT officer suffered a gunshot wound to his foot.

No other details were immediately released.

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