Crime

Sheriff Investigates Suspicious Death After Santee Medical-Aid Call

By Santee Pulse Staff ยท Published November 3, 2026 ยท 2 min read

The San Diego County Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating a death following a medical-aid call in Santee, according to an agency release posted Nov. 1.

Deputies and Santee firefighters responded Oct. 30 to the 8500 block of Graves Avenue. The person was taken to a hospital and later died from injuries the Sheriff's Office described as suspicious.

The release did not identify the person or establish the cause and manner of death, which the Medical Examiner's Office will determine. Investigators said the incident appeared isolated and that there was no known threat to the community, based on information available at the time of the release.

Anyone with information can contact the Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330, or 858-868-3200 after hours. Anonymous tips may go to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Read the Sheriff's Office release.

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