Four arrested in connection with death of 34-year-old man in Salton City

Update 5/27/26

Four people have been arrested in connection with the homicide, the Imperial County Sheriff's Office announced.

All four suspects were arrested in the Salton City area on Tuesday, May 26.

One suspect, a 55-year-old man, was arrested at his place of employment. Two others, including a 57-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, were arrested at a residence in the 2400 block of Shore Hawk Avenue. The fourth suspect, a 53-year-old woman, was arrested at a business near the Shore Hawk residence.

All four suspects are being held on $1 million bail at the Imperial County Jail. Each suspect faces a murder charge. Three others face an additional accessory charge.

Original Report 5/20/26

SALTON CITY, Calif. (KESQ) - Authorities are investigating a homicide after deputies discovered a deceased man in Salton City over the weekend.

According to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Sunday at around 7:42 a.m. after receiving a call from a person who said they may have found a body near Plaza Avenue and Panorama Avenue in Salton City.

When deputies arrived, they located a deceased person and determined the scene appeared suspicious, according to investigators. Authorities secured the area and called in the sheriff’s investigations unit, scientific investigations unit and coroner’s office to take over the case.

The victim was later identified as Pedro Montes Jr., a 34-year-old man from Salton City. Sheriff’s officials said his family has been notified.

Investigators have not released a cause of death or any information on possible suspects. Officials said the investigation remains active and no additional details are being released at this time to protect the integrity of the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Aguirre with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office at (442) 265-2046.