A SoCal man accused of murdering his girlfriend at a hotel, then reported it to the police

An Oaks man was arrested Monday night on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend, according to sheriff's officials, who said that after the killing, the suspect called law enforcement and confessed to his crime.

The suspect, 31, called the Ventura County Sheriff's Office around 10:47 p.m. and said he had just killed his girlfriend in their hotel room, sheriff's officials said in a news release.

Deputies rushed to the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks. The Sheriff's Office said the caller also said he was feeling suicidal.

When they entered the hotel room, the police found a 24-year-old woman lying down with evidence of recent injuries. No details were given on the extent or nature of the injuries.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said.

The department asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Det. Christopher Vorzimer at (805) 384-4731 or Det. Nicole Grover (805) 384-4722.