The San Diego County Sheriff's Homicide Unit was still investigating an unidentified victim's death in Spring Valley on Friday.
Deputies found the victim at 10:49 p.m. Thursday in the 2000 block of Crofton Street. The county Medical Examiner took custody of the body to determine the cause of death, 10News reported.
The Sheriff's Homicide Unit began investigating after the discovery, and its work remained ongoing Friday.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, according to 10News.
What the Medical Examiner's review involves
According to the San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner, a forensic pathologist examines a decedent to determine the cause of death and assesses whether an autopsy or laboratory tests are needed. The county guidance describes the cause-of-death review; it does not report a cause or manner of death for this case. The county Medical Examiner's 2024 statistical report lists 9,136 total cases: 3,888 in the examination subtotal and 5,248 cases for which the office waived jurisdiction. These countywide figures do not provide details about this individual death.
