An investigation conducted after a body was discovered in Carpinteria Monday night determined that the death was a suicide, according to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Raquel Zick.

No other details were released.

Emergency personnel responded at 6:15 p.m. Monday after the remains were found on the 4400 block of La Tierra Lane.

The area was closed off during the investigation.

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