Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1300069
Date Issued: Jul 01, 2013 - 4:44pm

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate a Suspicious Death in the Cold Springs area

CASE #: WC13-3962
WHEN: Monday, July 1, 2013 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
WHERE: 17100 block of Crystal Canyon Court, Reno, Nevada (Cold Springs area)
CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division is currently conducting an investigation into a suspicious death that occurred on Monday, July 1, 2013 in the 17100 block of Crystal Canyon Court in the Cold Springs area.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 1, the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the above location on Crystal Canyon Court. Three subjects were transported from the residence to a local hospital. One of the three subjects was reported deceased from the hospital.

Due to this being an ongoing criminal investigation, no further details will be released at this time.

The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office is currently in the process of conducting a formal identification and next of kin notification for the deceased. Cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office as well.

Additional information will be released as the investigation unfolds.


The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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