Woman Found Dead in Car Near Ocean Beach Pier

San Diego, CA — The body of a woman who appeared to have committed suicide was found Friday in a car parked near the Ocean Beach Pier.

The death in a public parking lot at the foot of Newport Avenue was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.

The unidentified woman appeared to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, SDFRD spokesman Lee Swanson said.

San Diego police were investigating the circumstances of the fatality. 

City News Service 

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is a free, 24-hour hotline.