LYTLE CREEK - A bust of a marijuana farm turned into a gunfight between San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies and suspects Monday morning. Deputies headed to the camp at about 5:30 a.m., and at 8 a.m. were confronted by three men who opened fire, said San Bernardino County Sheriff's spokeswoman Jodie Miller. One suspect, who authorities did not identify, is dead.
"There's believed to be two suspects outstanding," Miller said. "They are believed to be armed." Deputies are still scouring the area for the two suspects.
Personnel were being lowered by helicopter into the camp, which is located in rugged, forest area south of Lytle Creek Road.
The California Highway Patrol is blocking access to the area, creating a road block on Sierra Avenue just north of the 15 Freeway offramp.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the incident including San Bernardino and Riverside County sheriff's departments, the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Forest Service.
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