CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Police said they are investigating the death of a Clearlake man that occurred last week.
Clearlake Police Chief Andrew White reported that his agency is trying to determine what led to the death of 44-year-old Steven Chrisman of Clearlake, who died after being assaulted.
At 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, the Clearlake Police Department received a call from a citizen reporting an unresponsive male lying on the ground in the rear parking lot of the Burns Valley Shopping Center, located in the 14900 block of Olympic Drive.
Police said officers and paramedics were dispatched to the scene, where officers located a male adult in the rear parking lot of the shopping center.
Paramedics with Lake County Fire Protection District attempted life saving measures but the victim, identified as Chrisman, was pronounced deceased on scene.
Police concluded Chrisman was the victim of an assault by an unknown subject. Detectives with the Clearlake Police Department responded to the scene for processing of evidence.
At this time, the department said the motive is unclear and the investigation is ongoing.
The circumstances which led to Chrisman’s death are being withheld by police at this time to preserve the case integrity.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Det. Leonardo Flores at 707-994-8251, Extension 315.
Authorities investigate Clearlake man’s death
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