Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1300133
Date Issued: Dec 23, 2013 - 4:22pm

Sheriff's Detectives investigate suspicious death in Incline Village

CASE #: WC13-7526
WHEN: Deputies received the initial call during the early morning hours of December 22, 2013
WHERE: 900 Block of Northwood Boulevard, Incline Village
VICTIM/S: Christopher Elliott, age 46, of Incline Village
CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division are currently conducting an investigation into a suspicious death that occurred over the weekend in Incline Village.

At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 22, Deputies from the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a report of a suspicious death on the 900 block of Northwood Boulevard in Incline Village. When Deputies arrived, they found a male adult identified as Christopher Elliott, age 46, deceased on the front porch of his residence.

Determination of cause of death is pending by the Medical Examiner's Office. At this time investigators say that it does not appear as if a firearm or cutting device was involved in this incident.

No suspects are in custody at this time,

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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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