NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 21, 2026San Diego
Former acting U.S. Attorney Andrew R. Haden found dead in San Diego federal building
Andrew R. Haden, a former acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, was found dead Wednesday night inside the Edward J. Schwartz federal building in downtown San Diego. Local police report no signs of foul play, and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is currently investigating the cause of death.
Read the full story at NBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsWhy It Matters
The death of a high-ranking who served as the acting head of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California marks a significant loss for the local federal legal community.
Key Facts
- Andrew R. Haden was found dead in an office inside the Edward J. Schwartz federal building on Wednesday night.
- San Diego Police stated they suspect no foul play.
- The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is tasked with determining the official cause and manner of death.
- Haden was 48 years old at the time of his death.
- Haden served as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California since 2010.
- Haden served as acting U.S. Attorney twice, once in 2023 and once in 2024, for two-month periods each.
- Haden was a U.S. Navy veteran.
- Haden was a graduate of Stanford University and the University of San Diego School of Law.
- Haden previously clerked for U.S. District Judge Thomas J. Whelan.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSan Diego Police“Responded to the scene and reported no foul play.”organizationSan Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office“Agency responsible for determining cause of death.”personAdam Gordon“Current U.S. Attorney who provided a statement.”organizationUniversity of San Diego School of Law“Haden's law school.”personThomas J. Whelan“U.S. District Judge for whom Haden clerked.”locationEdward J. Schwartz federal building“Location where the body was found.”organizationSan Diego County Medical Examiner's Office“Responsible for determining the cause and manner of death.”organizationStanford University“Haden's alma mater.”other48“Age of Andrew R. Haden at time of death.”personAndrew R. Haden“Former acting U.S. Attorney and federal prosecutor.”