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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators say about the deadly incident on Grand Fork Drive

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Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Santee! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

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  • What investigators say about the deadly incident on Grand Fork Drive

Also on today's calendar: Mt. Helix Academy Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Officials investigate homicide at a Santee home (cbs8.com) β€” A man was found dead and another injured and arrested after deputies responded to an assault call Monday afternoon at a home on the 10800 block of Grand Fork Drive in Santee. Sheriff's officials say the homicide appears to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the community, and they're asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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