Body Found On Side Of Sonoma Co. Roadway: Sheriff

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A man was found dead Friday morning on the side of a road in unincorporated northeast Santa Rosa when authorities responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death as a possible homicide, as the victim was found near a van that had potential bullet holes, sheriff's officials said.

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The man's body was discovered about 7:40 a.m. when deputies responded to the call in the 4500 block of Porter Creek Road -- near Calistoga Boulevard -- sheriff's officials said. A blue van was found parked on the side of the road and the man's body nearby.

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Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

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