ICSO finds body in Salton City

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KYMA) - The Imperial County Sheriff's Office (ICSO) has conducted an investigation after finding a body in Salton City.

According to a press release, ICSO was called to the area of Plaza and Panorama Avenue Sunday before 8 p.m.

Upon arrival, ICSO says deputies found the body and "noted the scene to be suspicious in nature," prompting them to call their Investigations, Scientific Investigations and Coroner's Units, who then took over the investigation.

ICSO says the victim was identified as 34-year-old Pedro Montes Jr. of Salton City, and says next of kin was notified.

The investigation is ongoing, and ICSO says no further information will be shared at this time "to ensure the integrity of the case."

If anyone has information regarding the case, call 442-265-2046.