A man was found dead in Fallbrook and sheriff's detectives Thursday are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Fallbrook Station were called at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday when they received a radio call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon in the 900 block of Alturas Road in Fallbrook. When they arrived at the scene, the deputies found the victim lying in front of a residence with injuries to his torso, according to the sheriff's department.
Personnel from the North County Fire Department were called and took the victim to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, deputies said.
Anyone with information about this case was asked to call the sheriff's Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or after hours at 858-565-5200. Callers who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 888- 580-8477.
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