LAPD, SWAT arrest attempted murder suspect in South LA following hours-long standoff

Authorities were at the scene of an apparent standoff with an attempted murder suspect in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning. 

The suspect reportedly barricaded inside of the residence on E. 81 Street in South L.A. at around 1:40 a.m.

According to a press release, the man reportedly fired off nearly three dozen shots into a group, wounding three people.

As the situation progressed, Los Angeles Police Department officers called a SWAT team to the scene for assistance. 

It was also unclear if any residents in the surrounding area were forced to evacuate.

The suspect, whose identity was not yet released pending investigation, was arrested a little after 10:30 a.m., ending the lengthy standoff situation without further incident.