Suspect is shot and killed after opening fire on sheriff's deputies in City Terrace, authorities say

CITY TERRACE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A suspect was shot and killed Friday morning after allegedly opening fire on Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in the East L.A. neighborhood of City Terrace.

Deputies responded at 4:30 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Helen Drive, near the interchange of the 10 and 710 freeways, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The suspect shot at the arriving deputies, who returned fire, authorities said. The deceased suspect's body was seen on the street after the shootout.

All deputies were accounted for, a spokesperson said.

Helen Drive was closed at the scene as the investigation got underway.

The motive for the shooting was under investigation.

Correction: An earlier version of this report erroneously stated that the incident occurred in Monterey Park.