Death Investigation – Unincorporated El Cajon 

October 8, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at about 11:10 a.m., deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a deceased person near the intersection of Willow Glen Drive and Dehesa Road in unincorporated El Cajon. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased adult male near the side of the road in a vegetated area.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and took custody of the decedent. The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation.

The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the identity of the deceased, along with the cause and manner of death. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858‑285‑6330 or after hours at 858‑868‑3200. You may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580‑8477.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office