High-ranking federal prosecutor Andrew Haden was found dead in a Southern California federal building. Haden, the No. 2 official in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California, was discovered in a vacant office. While the official cause of death is pending, investigators reportedly believe he died by suicide. Haden was a 16-year veteran of the office, joining in 2010 through the Attorney General's Honors Program. He held significant positions, including first assistant U.S. attorney and head of various divisions. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran and a father of two. U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon informed staffers, describing Haden as a "beacon of light" and highlighting his integrity and commitment. Gordon expressed that this is one of the darkest days for their office. Even opposing defense attorneys expressed shock and sadness over his death. They remembered him as a person who fostered friendships despite professional rivalries. Haden's passing has deeply affected the federal community in San Diego.