A 25-year-old Oceanside man was arrested Monday in connection with the death of his 83-year-old neighbor.
Officers responded at 6:15 p.m. Friday to a report of an unresponsive 83-year-old woman in the 300 block of Talon Ridge Way, Oceanside police said in a statement.
“Upon their arrival, officers found the adult female resident deceased,” police said. “Based on the evidence located in the residence, officers determined she was the victim of a homicide.”
Detectives from the Crimes of Violence Unit identified a 25-year-old male neighbor they believe was responsible for the homicide, police said.
“He was arrested this (Monday) afternoon on suspicion of murder and will later be booked into Vista County Jail,” police said.
Detectives said the killing was an isolated incident and there is no further threat to public safety.
The woman’s family has requested that her name not be released. Police did not release the name of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the death was encouraged to contact Oceanside Police Detective Mark Theriot at 760-435-4378 or the Anonymous Tip Line at 760-435-4730.
