Armed person killed during federal drug bust in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - At least one federal agent shot and killed an armed person Wednesday during a drug search inside a Los Angeles home, authorities said.

Agents encountered the armed suspect as they executed a search warrant in the San Fernando Valley around 3:45 a.m., U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said.

No arrests have been made, and the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting, Nishida said.

LAPD Officer Mike Lopez said detectives will eventually present a case to the district attorney, which is normal procedure. He did not have further information.

Nishida said several people were in the home at the time of the shooting and they were being interviewed by investigators.

Nishida did not have information on how many agents fired at the person, his or her identity and the nature of the narcotics investigation. She also did not know if the person was armed with a firearm and whether there was an exchange of gunfire.

She said no agents were hurt and the drug investigation is ongoing.