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Homicide officials confirmed the body found Friday night is being investigated as a suspected suicide.
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Homicide detectives were called to the scene of a dead body reported near the intersection of Templin Highway and Ridge Route Road.
Santa Clarita Valley deputies received a report of a downed biker around 9:30 p.m.
While they were looking for the bicyclist, they found a car near an embankment near the intersection of Ridge Route/Templin, and a person, who had a head injury, near the car.
The body was found outside a car by an embankment near the intersection, in Castaic.
The cyclist was later contacted and did not have any significant injuries.
Fire officials were called to the scene and the victim, who has not yet been identified, was declared dead at the scene.
The decedent had suffered a gunshot wound, according to Homicide Bureau officials.
Anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley can click here for a list of resources. There are 24-hour phone numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call:
1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-854-7771 for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
1-800-784-2433 for the Treatment Advocacy Center
661-259-9439 for the SCV Child & Family Center
661-257-9688 for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project
This is a breaking news story and more information will be added as it’s available.
Something stinks.