Police investigate 'suspicious death' in Huntington Beach

A death investigation was underway in Huntington Beach after a woman's body was discovered in a residence under "suspicious circumstances."

The woman's body was located at around 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at a house in the 7800 block of Slater Avenue. 

She has been identified as 60-year-old Huntington Beach resident Gina Lockhart.

As Huntington Beach Police Department officers investigated the incident, they detained at least one person for questioning. 

On Wednesday, authorities identified the man as 34-year-old Antonio Padilla. He was charged with a single count of murder. 

Anyone with information on this death was asked to call the HBPD at (714) 375-5066.