Police in Santa Monica are investigating a homicide near the 10 Freeway after a man was found dead inside a home Monday night.

According to a preliminary statement from police, officers responded to a home near Delaware and 18th Street at around 9:30 p.m.

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Upon entering the home they found a man with significant injuries. Fire personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

“Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe this was an isolated incident contained within the household. There is no ongoing threat to the community,” police said in a statement.

Police said that a man was detained at the scene and is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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