Crime

Man found dead in Dixon identified as Vallejo man

Sheriff’s deputies investigate a homicide report farther down this road.
Sheriff’s deputies investigate a homicide report farther down this road. video image

The man found dead late Sunday in a Dixon home has been identified as Oscar Figueroa Sr. of Vallejo, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies found Figueroa, 57, dead in a house in the 8400 block of Wild Rose Lane in Dixon when they responded to an emergency call placed around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

Detectives believe Figueroa was targeted and that his death was not random.

The Sheriff’s Office wants anyone with information to call its investigations unit at 707-784-7050. Callers may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 707-644-STOP (7867).

Mark Glover: 916-321-1184, @markhglover

This story was originally published May 16, 2016 at 7:58 AM with the headline "Man found dead in Dixon identified as Vallejo man."

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