Crime & Safety

Man Found Dead On Encinitas Beach Identified

Christopher Gibson, 32, was found dead at Stonesteps Beach.

ENCINITAS, CA — Authorities Wednesday publicly identified a man found dead of unknown causes this week on the ocean shoreline in Encinitas.

A passerby came across the body of Christopher Gibson, 32, at Stonesteps Beach at about 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

A ruling on the cause of Gibson's death was on hold pending completion of postmortem exams.

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— City News Service

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