A stretch of Donahue Street in San Diego's Morena neighborhood turned into an active investigation zone as police responded to a reported death on the 1000 block and told people to steer clear while detectives work the case. The San Diego Police Department set up a media staging area at Donahue Street and Friars Road and said updates will be released as they come in. Officials have not shared any details about the person who was found or how that person died.
Police confirm active death investigation
In a post from the San Diego Police Department, detectives said they were handling an "active death investigation" on the 1000 block of Donahue Street and urged the public to avoid the area "until further notice." Officers also directed journalists to set up at Donahue Street and Friars Road rather than crowding the immediate scene.
The San Diego Police Department is currently conducting an active death investigation on the 1000 block of Donahue Street in the Morena neighborhood.
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) March 4, 2026
Please avoid the area until further notice.
We will provide updates as they become available.
Any media staging in the area…
Where investigators want media and tips to go
To keep the investigation contained, police designated the corner of Donahue Street and Friars Road as the waiting zone for reporters and photographers. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the SDPD Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, numbers listed on the department's contact page with the City of San Diego Police.
Local context and what to expect
The closure on Donahue Street, along with impacts on nearby Friars Road, could snarl traffic around the University of San Diego and other busy routes, so drivers should plan for delays while detectives process the scene. The Morena neighborhood has dealt with serious incidents before, including a December pedestrian fatality that led to a separate investigation, previously reported by NBC 7 San Diego.
What remains unknown
For now, police have not released the identity of the deceased, any suspected cause of death, or word on potential arrests. The department's initial message promised more information as it becomes available, so neighbors and reporters will be waiting on further updates from the San Diego Police Department as the investigation continues.
