A Burning Man attendee was found dead lying in a pool of blood on Saturday night, prompting a homicide investigation by local and federal officials. The body has not yet been identified. Pershing County Sheriff's deputies discovered the body around 9:00 p.m. local time, coinciding with the burning of the festival's massive wooden "Man" effigy. Sheriff Jerry Allen said several individuals in the area where the body was discovered have already been interviewed. He said the investigative process is ongoing and that the affected portion of the 'city' will have heavy law enforcement presence until the scene can be released. He urged participants to remain vigilant of their surroundings and acquaintances.
A Burning Man attendee was found dead "lying in a pool of blood" on Saturday night (August 30th), prompting a homicide investigation by local and federal officials (via New York Times). The body, which has not yet been identified, was discovered by Pershing County Sheriff's deputies around 9:00 p.m. local time - coinciding with the burning of the festival's massive wooden "Man" effigy.
Sheriff Jerry Allen of the Pershing County Sheriff's Office said several individuals in the area where the body was discovered have already been interviewed. "This process is still ongoing and the portion of the 'city' where this occurred will have heavy law enforcement presence until the scene can be released," he said. "Although this act appears to be a singular crime, all participants should always be vigilant of their surroundings and acquaintances."
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