The Lake Havasu City Police Department (LHCPD) said it’s investigating allegations “Storage Wars” star Darrell Sheets was cyberbullied before his death.
The 67-year-old died on April 22 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office ruling the death a suicide, according to TMZ. Less than a month after his passing, police said they are probing allegations that he faced targeting online before his death. An LHCPD spokesman confirmed to People that the agency continues to “actively investigate allegations of cyberbullying associated” with the matter.
The Criminal Investigations Unit turned over the late star’s cellphone for forensic analysis, according to the spokesperson.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 09: TV Personality Darrell Sheets attends A&E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Center on May 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for A&E Networks)
Toxicology results have not yet been released, according to TMZ.
Rene Nezhoda, Sheets’ ‘Storage Wars” co-star, alleged he faced continual online bullying prior to his death, though further details were not publicly disclosed. (RELATED: REPORT: ‘Storage Wars’ Star Darrell Sheets Dead By Apparent Suicide At 67)
Sheets appeared in 163 episodes of the hit A&E Network show. He was found dead in his Arizona home from an apparent gunshot wound to the head, officials said.
This is a developing story.