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Santa Barbara police investigating possible homicide

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A homicide scene is under investigation on the Santa Barbara Westside after a deceased female was found this morning. A family member is being questioned by Santa Barbara Police detectives. (Photo: John Palminteri)
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April 8, 2020 2:45 pm
Published 11:59 am

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was found dead this morning.

Police responded to a call regarding a person down at 9:11 a.m. A body was found on the 1500 block of Kowalski Avenue.

Additional units were immediately called.

Homicide detectives and the Department of Justice Crime specialists are on the scene.

Police spokesman Anthony Wagner says a suspect is in custody for questioning.

Witnesses nearby say a female family member was taken away by authorities.

Yellow tape blocks off an area covering about a quarter of a block, but those inside the homes are being allowed out to leave.

The investigation is ongoing.

SBPD said they will release additional information at a later time.

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