Overview
- A participant flagged a deputy around 9:14 p.m. Saturday during the burning of the central effigy to report a man lying in a pool of blood.
- Pershing County deputies, BLM rangers and Black Rock Rangers secured a perimeter as Washoe County forensic teams processed the scene and collected evidence.
- The victim is an unidentified white adult male, and authorities have not released a cause of death, identified suspects or announced any arrests; the body was taken to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Investigators say the act appears to be a singular crime, urge attendees to stay vigilant, and note a heavy law enforcement presence will remain until the scene is released.
- Burning Man organizers are cooperating and providing support resources on-site, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office referencing case #25-318.