Two adults found dead in Grant Hill; three children located unharmed in nearby vehicle

Early-morning response in Grant Hill

San Diego police opened a homicide investigation Monday after a man and a woman were found dead in the Grant Hill neighborhood and three very young children were located in a nearby vehicle. The discovery was made shortly after midnight in the area of 27th Street and Imperial Avenue, a corridor that includes major transit access and heavily traveled streets.

Police were dispatched after a call reported two people lying in the roadway. When officers arrived, they found a man and a woman dead at the scene. Investigators said evidence located in the area, including shell casings, indicated the deaths were likely the result of a shooting and were being treated as homicidal in nature.

Children found nearby and taken into protective custody

During the initial scene assessment, detectives located three children inside a vehicle nearby. The children were all under the age of two and were not injured. They were removed from the vehicle and placed into protective custody while authorities worked to determine next steps for their care and to clarify the relationship between the children and the deceased adults.

What is known, and what remains under investigation

Investigators have not publicly released the identities of the deceased or the children. The adults were described as being in their 20s or early 30s. Authorities also had not announced an arrest or confirmed whether a suspect had been identified as of Monday morning.

The investigation is expected to focus on confirming the sequence of events, establishing how the victims arrived at the location, and determining whether the children were present during the violence or were brought to the area afterward. Police typically rely on a mix of physical evidence, witness accounts, surveillance video from nearby buildings and intersections, and forensic analysis to determine a timeline in shootings occurring on public streets.

Anyone with information about the deaths is asked to contact the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Unit or submit tips through Crime Stoppers.

Public safety and community impact

While the investigation continues, the case has raised immediate concerns because it involves infants or toddlers found in proximity to a suspected homicide scene. Authorities have not said whether the children will be released to family members, remain in protective custody, or whether additional services will be involved.

• Location: Grant Hill neighborhood, near 27th Street and Imperial Avenue
• Incident: Two adults found dead; evidence consistent with a shooting
• Children: Three under age two found unharmed in a nearby vehicle
• Status: Homicide investigation ongoing; no suspect publicly confirmed

Police continued scene processing and interviews Monday as they worked to determine motive, identify those responsible, and ensure the children’s safety.