Death Investigation – Santee 

November 2, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Friday, October 30, 2026, deputies from the Santee Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a medical aid in 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. The San Diego Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded 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. Based on information gathered thus far, this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to the community. The investigation remains 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