An investigation was underway Thursday after a dead body was found next to a park bench in Santee.
The deceased man was found next to a park bench around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 9100 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
There were no details on the cause of death or the identity of the man immediately available.
Homicide detectives are currently investigating the death, the sheriff’s office said. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the body and will determine the identity and the cause of death, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information on the death is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330.