An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by police in Hollywood Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed.

The shooting occurred in the 1800 block of Nichols Canyon Road after a resident came home to find a man burglarizing his house, the LAPD said.

The resident called 911 and the suspect took off with stolen items.

The LAPD set up a perimeter in the neighborhood and roads were blocked off.

The man was spotted by a police helicopter, and officers on the ground were alerted.

An altercatiion occurred between two officers and the burglary suspect.

Officers shot the man.

Police said the man had a handgun on him and died at the scene.

Neighbors said they heard about 10 gunshots.

The LAPD wouldn't comment on whether the man fired at officers.

No officers were injured.