Media Release from SBPD: Male Found Deceased in Local Restaurant

On August 18th at approximately 5:20 am, Santa Barbara Police Officers were dispatched Code 3 to the Ospi Montecito Restaurant, 1809 E Cabrillo Blvd on a call of an unconscious male inside the restaurant. Santa Barbara Fire Department and AMR Paramedics were also dispatched to the location.

When Officers arrived, fire and medics were on scene and providing medical aid to the male located inside the restaurant. The male succumbed to the medical emergency and passed away.

The death was investigated by the Santa Barbara Police Department and there were no obvious signs of foul play during the initial investigation. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department responded and conducted the coroner’s investigation. The exact cause of death is still under investigation. The name of the deceased is being held until next of kin have been notified.

The MJ contacted SBPD Public Information Office Raquel Zick regarding this, who commented that there is no foul play suspected.