Santa Barbara Police Investigating Death of Man Found Unresponsive at Chase Palm Park
On the evening of September 24, 2026, police in Santa Barbara found an 18-year-old man unresponsive at Chase Palm Park near the waterfront. He was later identified as Pablo Fabian Hernandez, a Santa Barbara resident. Police have since determined that he died as a result of a homicide, meaning he was killed in an attack rather than dying from natural causes or accident.
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2 developments- Sep 25Santa Barbara Police Investigating Death of Man Found Unresponsive at Chase Palm Park
- Sep 26Santa Barbara Police Rule Chase Palm Park Death a Homicide
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Santa Barbara Police Investigating Death of Man Found Unresponsive at Chase Palm Park
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2 viewpointsSanta Barbara Man Dies After Thursday Evening Attack; Local Police Investigating Death As A Homicide
Police Investigating After Man Found Fatally Injured Along Santa Barbara Waterfront
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1 viewpointTeen dies after he was found with multiple injuries at Chase Palm Park
Santa Barbara Police Department investigates death in Chase Palm Park