Pershing County deputies found a man dead at Burning Man Saturday night.

Around 9:15 p.m., an event participant told deputies they saw a man lying in a pool of blood in a campsite.

When Pershing County deputies and BLM Rangers got there, they found the man dead.

Law enforcement will still be in that area investigating until the scene can be released.

The man who died was taken to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office but his identity is unknown at this time.

The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office says no other information is available as of right now.

If you have information relating to the homicide, contact Josh Nicholson with PCSO by calling (775) 273-2641.

Burning Man released this statement in response:

“The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a single white adult male that occurred the night of Saturday, August 30 in Black Rock City. Burning Man is cooperating with law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing and the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office will be the primary source of further information. If you are in Black Rock City, do not interfere with law enforcement activity.

The safety and well-being of our community are paramount. Participants have access to free public WiFi at the 3 and 9 o’clock plazas, Playa Info (near Center Camp), Ranger HQ (Esplanade & 6:30), at the Emergency Services Department station at 5:15 & Esplanade, and in Center Camp should they need to communicate with loved ones.

If you’re in Black Rock City and need support, there are resources available to you:

• Black Rock Rangers are available to provide peer support services 24/7 at Ranger HQ (Esplanade & 6:30) and Outposts (behind the 3:00 and 9:00 Plazas).
• Black Rock City’s Emergency Services Department’s Crisis Support team are available 24/7 at the ESD stations located at 5:15 & Esplanade and behind the 3:00 and 9:00 Plazas.

The Pershing County Sheriff’s office investigates all deaths that occur in its jurisdiction.”