OCEANSIDE, CA — Oceanside Police Department detectives are investigating the death of an elderly female resident, which authorities have classified as a homicide. Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Talon Ridge Way on November 21 at approximately 6:15 p.m. following a report of an unresponsive 83-year-old female.
Upon arrival, officers located the adult female resident and determined she was deceased. Based on evidence collected at the residence, investigators determined the woman was the victim of a homicide. At the request of the family, the identity of the decedent is being withheld by police at this time.
Detectives from the Crimes of Violence Unit assumed control of the investigation. Through the course of their work, detectives identified a neighbor, a 25-year-old male, as the individual they suspect is responsible for the homicide.
The male suspect was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of murder. He is scheduled to be booked into the Vista County Jail. Authorities have stated that based on their findings, this is believed to be an isolated incident, and police do not believe there is any continuing threat to public safety in the community.
