Homicide in Santee 

July 31, 2024 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that two people were found deceased inside their residence.

On July 30, 2024, at about 11:05 A.M., deputies from the Santee Sheriff's Station received a radio call of two deceased elderly adults at a residence in the 300 block of Lantern Way, in Santee. Deputies arrived at the residence and confirmed both were deceased. Deputies found one male and one female deceased inside the residence. Both subjects appeared to have head trauma. The deceased's identifications are being held pending confirmation and notification of family members.

Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances of these deaths. There are no outstanding suspects and no danger to the community. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (858) 285-6330/after hours at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department