On Thursday, December 25, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Santa Maria Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of South Russell Street regarding a report of a subject suffering from a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult subject who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers and detectives conducted an investigation with the assistance of Santa Maria Police Department Crime Lab personnel.
The investigation is ongoing. At this time, there is no known risk to the public. No foul play is suspected.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau.
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Fatal Christmas Day Shooting (title of the article), with no four play suspected. Odd title for a self inflicted GSW.
The report was ” no foul play is suspected at this time” — EH omitted those crucial 3 words.