A 61-year-old man who was found dead outside a bar with a dog in Santa Clarita was identified by county authorities Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner identified the victim as Mark Mateus.
Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Santa Clarita Station responded around 11:30 p.m. Monday to The Shot Exchange, a bar located at 26891 Bouquet Canyon Road where they found Mateus unconscious outside, with “no apparent injuries,” a Santa Clarita Station watch commander told City News Service.
Video from the scene showed deputies covering the body with green tarps.
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were called to the scene, where Mateus was pronounced dead. The dog was found alive and taken into custody by Los Angeles County Animal Control, the LASD said.
The LASD is investigating the circumstances surrounding Mateus’ death.