Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1700081
Date Issued: Oct 02, 2017 - 11:27am

Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives continue to investigate Sun Valley homicide, seek information from the public

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives are asking for the public's help with information that could assist the ongoing investigation of a suspected homicide that occurred sometime Friday at a residence on Lupin Drive in Sun Valley.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Lupin Drive and Honey Bear Drive on a report of a deceased person located within a residence. Deputies located a deceased male adult who appeared to be the victim of a shooting.

The decedent has been identified by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office as 34-year-old Michael Partridge of Sun Valley and confirmed that Partridge died as a result of having been shot. Next of kin have been notified.

Anyone with information that could assist this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

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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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