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- Sheriff's Office continues investigation of suspicious death in south Reno
For Immediate Release
PR #: | 1300083 |
Date Issued: | Aug 06, 2013 - 12:25pm |
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Sheriff's Office continues investigation of suspicious death in south Reno |
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CASE #: | WC13-4590 |
WHEN: | Sunday, July 28, 2013 at approximately 11:30 a.m. |
WHERE: | In the area of Wedge Parkway and Mt. Rose Highway, south Reno |
VICTIM/S: | Kurtis Hansen, age 22, of Reno |
CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division continue to investigate a suspicious death that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in the area of Wedge Parkway and Mt. Rose Highway in south Reno.
The Sheriff's Office has confirmed with the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office that a formal identification and next of kin notification has been completed on the deceased who has been identified as Kurtis Hansen, age 22, of Reno.
At this time, the cause of death has not been determined by the County Medical Examiner's Office and is pending further examination.
Since the cause of death is still undetermined, it is important that detectives receive as much information as possible about where the decedent was and what he was doing on the day of his death. Sheriff's Detectives are interested in speaking to anyone that had contact with Hansen on Saturday, July 27 or Sunday, July 28, 2013.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at 775-328-3320, or Secret Witness at: 775-322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text a Secret Witness tip to 847-411 keyword - SW.
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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