Burglary suspect shot, killed by police gunfire in East Hollywood

LAPD involved in East Hollywood shooting

Shots were fired after a burglary call in East Hollywood on Thursday mornings.

LOS ANGELES - A man suspected of being involved in burglary was shot and killed by Los Angeles Police Department officers in East Hollywood early Thursday morning, officials said. 

What we know:

LAPD officers were called to the 500 block of Alexandria Avenue, near the 101 Freeway, at 4:10 a.m. 

Shortly after arriving at the scene, officers found the suspect, later identified as Victor Manuel Carillo, on the second floor of an apartment complex. Officials said that’s when the suspect threw planters down at officers. He then entered an apartment and armed himself with a knife. 

Officers deployed less lethal munitions, but they were ineffective as Carilllo refused to comply.

Carillo then approached officers while armed and that's when at least one officer opened fire.  

Carillo was pronounced dead at the scene by LA City paramedics. 

An officer's leg was injured in the lumber barrage, but he declined treatment. 

Two civilians sustained minor injuries while struggling with Carillo when he tried to get into their apartment. One of them was treated at the scene and the other declined treatment, police said.

A knife, metal chair and lumber were recovered and booked as evidence.

What we don't know:

Police did not say if more than one officer opened fire, how many shots were fired at the suspect, or how many times he was struck.