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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 21, 2026San Diego

Former Acting U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden found dead in San Diego federal office

Andrew Haden, a former two-time acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, was found dead inside the U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday. San Diego Police discovered the body after responding to a report of a missing person.

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Why It Matters

The death of a high-ranking former federal prosecutor within a federal facility is a significant event involving the leadership of the Southern District of California's legal office.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Haden served twice as the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California.
  • The body of Andrew Haden was discovered inside the U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday.
  • San Diego Police were alerted to the situation following a missing person report filed on Wednesday night.

Who's Mentioned

location880 Front Street“Address of the federal office.”personAshley Nichols“San Diego Police spokesperson.”organizationSan Diego Police Department“Investigating the death.”personAdam Gordon“Current U.S. Attorney who confirmed the death.”locationEdward J. Schwartz Federal Building“Location where the body was found.”personJW August“Contributor to the news report.”personAndrew Haden“Former acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California found deceas”locationU.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California“The location where the body was discovered.”