Man Found Dead Near Park Bench In Santee

SANTEE, CA — Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead Wednesday afternoon in Santee.

Deputies responded around 4:20 p.m. to a report of a death in the 9100 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. Deputies found a man dead next to a park bench, officials said.

Detectives with the sheriff's Homicide Unit took over the investigation. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the man's identity and cause and manner of death.

Authorities said there is no known threat to the community. No other details about the circumstances surrounding the death were immediately released.

Anyone with information was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-868-3200 after hours. Anonymous tips can be submitted to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.