UPDATE: Oceanside Woman Found Dead in Car, Suspect Arrested

OCEANSIDE, CA – Police arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of killing a woman found inside a car in Oceanside.

Oceanside police and paramedics discovered the woman's body around 8:40 p.m. Monday while responding to a report of a “person down” inside a vehicle near the intersection of West Redondo and Luna drives, according to Oceanside police Sgt. Rick Favela.

The victim’s name was withheld pending family notification, but officials said she was a 22-year-old Oceanside resident.

Investigators initially questioned Uriel Leon, 24, in connection with the woman's death, then arrested him on suspicion of first-degree murder, said Oceanside police Officer Kathleen Vincent.

Police did not immediately disclose the relationship between the suspect and victim.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it is released. Please refresh this page for updates.

– City News Service contributed to this report. / Image via Shuttertsock