Body discovered on hillside in Santa Clarita neighborhood prompts possible homicide investigation

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- The body of a man was discovered on a hillside in Santa Clarita Sunday prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities made the disturbing discovery at about 2:30 p.m. in a canyon behind homes in the 27900 block of Rigel Drive.

The agency said deputies responded to an emergency call of "a person down."

It's still a very active scene as of Sunday night, and authorities are not saying if this is a homicide investigation. Investigators say it's possible the man could have slipped and fallen to his death, but it's still early in the investigation.

A Search and Rescue team arrived on the scene to help with the investigation.

No further details were immediately known. The investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing news story. Updates information will be added once it's available.