A person suffered “suspicious injuries” and died at an area hospital over the weekend, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday, adding that the death is under investigation.
Deputies received a call at 9:30 p.m. Friday for medical aid and responded to the 8500 block of Graves Avenue in Santee.
“Deputies and the Santee Fire Department arrived, and transported the individual to a local hospital, where they later died due to injuries of a suspicious nature,” officials said.
It was unclear if the victim was male or female, or how old the person was.
“Based on information gathered thus far, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the community,” the sheriff’s office added.
The county Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the victim’s identity and cause of death.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-868-3200 after hours.
Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 888-580 8477.
