Overview

• Deputies discovered the body Saturday in the temporary desert city and announced the probe Sunday local time.
• The scene was cordoned off, several attendees were interviewed, and the body was sent to the medical examiner.
• Investigators from the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office are treating the death as a suspected killing.
• The victim has not been publicly identified as of Monday, with further details withheld during the active inquiry.
• Burning Man organizers are cooperating with law enforcement, asking participants not to hinder the investigation and providing on-site crisis support.