Death Investigation – Santee 

September 11, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at about 4:20 p.m., deputies from the Santee Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a death in the 9100 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard in Santee. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male lying next to a park bench.

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit were requested and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and took custody of the decedent. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the identity of the deceased as well as the cause and manner of death.

At this time, there is no known threat to the community. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330, or after hours at 858-868-3200. You may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office