Death Investigation – Spring Valley 

November 13, 2026 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, November 12, 2026, deputies from the Rancho San Diego Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a death in the 2000 block of Crofton Street in Spring Valley. Deputies and personnel from Heartland Fire and Rescue arrived, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office took custody of the decedent. 

The San Diego Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death. The investigation remains 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