The incident happened around 5 a.m. in the 4000 block of Santa Ana Street, authorities said, and residents were temporarily evacuated for their safety. It was unclear how the suspect ended up inside the home.
Around 8 a.m., SWAT team members found the suspect in the garage. Authorities said the suspect was dead, but it was unclear how he died.
UPDATE: SWAT activity over. #LASD SEB located suspect in garage. Investigation ongoing. Area safe pic.twitter.com/jCScAdm6Kg
— SEB (@SEBLASD) May 6, 2016
Authorities closed off Santa Ana Street between California and Otis avenues during the standoff.
The investigation was ongoing.