Crime & Safety

Police Investigate 'Suspicious' Death Of Woman In Huntington Beach

A woman's body was found inside a Huntington Beach residence Saturday, authorities say.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — A woman was found dead inside a Huntington Beach residence under suspicious circumstances.

The woman's body was discovered about 3 p.m. Saturday in the 7800 block of Slater Avenue, according to Huntington Beach police spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla.

Police investigated, then detained a person of interest early Sunday morning, Cuchilla said. That person's name has not been released.

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The deceased woman's name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information on this death was asked to call the HBPD at 714-375-5066, Tipsters can also call OC Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

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