Storage Wars Star Darrell Sheets Was Found Deceased On April 22
Devastating news broke on Wednesday, April 22, as it was confirmed that Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets had been found deceased earlier that day.
67-year-old Sheets earned the nickname “The Gambler” during his time on Storage Wars. He was known for being a bold bidder who wasn’t afraid to take risks.
Sheets left Storage Wars in 2023. He moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where he opened an antique shop.
Around 2 AM on April 22, officers from the Lake Havasu City Police Department received a call about “a reported deceased individual.” The officers located Sheets’ body upon responding to the scene.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male subject who suffered from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head,” a press release from the police department reads, as cited by PEOPLE. “The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation.”
Sheets’ body has since been turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s office, and the investigation into his death remains active.
Those with information regarding the case are encouraged to call the authorities at 928-855-1171.
Storage Wars‘ René Nezhoda Speaks About Darrell Sheets’ Battle With Cyberbullying
Rene Nezhoda, who starred on Storage Wars with Darrell Sheets, shared a video reacting to his tragic death.
Nezhoda addressed the true nature of their relationship, since they were portrayed as enemies on the show. Although he admitted they “had [their] run-ins” while competing, they were truly friends.
“So deep down, me and Darrell were friends, we talked every now and then,” Nezhoda said. “He was a very hard worker that cared more than anyone I’ve probably ever met about their family, about his son, about [his granddaughter] Zoe, pretty much [all of the] people in his life.”
Because of their friendship, Nezhoda knew about some things Sheets faced in his personal life. He claims that Sheets had been dealing with a cyberbully before his death, and that person was “really, really tormenting” him.
“Guys, just ‘cause you watch us on television, doesn’t mean you know us,” Nezhoda said. “It doesn’t mean you know what we’re about. Also, it doesn’t entitle you to bully somebody…You shouldn’t cyberbully at all.”
Nezhoda urged his followers to stand up to cyberbullies, saying, “…if you have somebody in your life that thinks it’s funny to cyberbully other people…slap ’em in the back of the head. Make them become a better human being.“
“It’s just not right, guys,” Nezhoda remarked. “Be better.”
Nezhoda ended his video by expressing his hope that authorities will look into the person who was “tormenting” Sheets.
Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, the public information officer for the Lake Havasu City Police Department, told Page Six that the department “[is] aware of these cyberbullying accusations and that is a part of the active investigation [into Sheets’ death].“
You can watch René Nezhoda’s video here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew and loved Darrell Sheets…
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