Carjacking suspect in custody following South Gate barricade

SOUTH GATE, Calif. (KABC) -- An armed carjacking suspect opened fire and barricaded himself inside a home for about five hours in South Gate Monday, prompting nearby evacuations.

Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau personnel were sent to the 10600 block of Capistrano Avenue at about 10:20 a.m. to assist South Gate police after volleys of rounds were fired from inside the residence to the outside, police said.

The incident began at about 2:30 a.m., and investigators believe the suspect knew that police were watching him from outside the home.

The suspect surrendered to police shortly before 3 p.m., and evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes.

South Gate police identified the suspect as a 23-year-old man. No further details were immediately released.

Anyone with information about this incident was encouraged to contact the South Gate Police Department at (323) 563-5400.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.