April 17, 2024 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at around 10:24 a.m., Sheriff deputies from the Rancho San Diego Station received a radio call regarding a disturbance at a residence in the 800 block of La Presa Ave in Spring Valley. It was reported someone was trying to break into the residence. Deputies entered the residence and discovered a female victim with head trauma. Deputies immediately began life saving measures until relieved by paramedics. Unfortunately, the victim passed away on scene. Her name is not being released at this time pending a positive identification from the Medical Examiner's Office.

The suspect was later found deceased by law enforcement in Orange County.

The Sheriff's Department is not seeking any other person of interest in this case. The Sheriff's Homicide Unit is investigating and gathering more evidence. At this stage of the investigation, the motivation and circumstances of the crime are still under investigation. There are no outstanding suspects and no apparent danger to the community.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200.  You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department