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Published 08:49 23 Apr 2026 GMT
Police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, are investigating the tragic death of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets, who was found dead at his home on April 22, 2026, at the age of 67.
According to Variety, authorities confirmed that Sheets died from what appeared to be a "self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head".
The Lake Havasu City Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit responded to the scene, and Sheets' body, which was discovered around 2AM at his residence on Chandler Drive, was turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.
While the incident remains under active investigation, Sergeant Kyle Ridgway, the department's public information officer, told Page Six that cyberbullying claims are part of the ongoing inquiry.
The accusations were brought to light by Sheets' fellow Storage Wars star, Rene Nezhoda, who revealed in an emotional Instagram video that the late reality star had been the target of relentless cyberbullying from an individual.
"He had this guy, like, really, really tormenting him lately and cyberbullying [him]," Nezhoda said in the video. "Darrell has been posting a lot about the guy that’s been cyberbullying him and tormenting him, and I really hope [law enforcement] look into that guy and it’s just not a pass."
In his clip, Nezhoda called on fans to understand that just because someone is on television doesn't mean they truly know the person.
"Guys, just because you watch us on television doesn’t mean you know us," he said. "It doesn’t mean you know what we’re about."
He also urged them to take a stand against cyberbullying. "As a matter of fact, if you have somebody in your life that thinks it’s funny to cyberbully other people… slap them in the back of the head."
He added: "Make them become a better human being, because you never know what demons somebody faces and what they go through and what you might push them through."
Nezhoda reflected on his friendship with Sheets, sharing that despite their on-screen rivalry, they had a deep mutual respect.
"I know a lot of you guys think we hated each other because we competed a lot on the show, and, you know, we had our moments," he explained. "We had our run-ins, but that’s because we were both competitors, right?"
"Deep down, me and Darrell were friends. We talked every now and then. He’s a very hard worker that cared more than anyone I’ve probably ever met about their family," he shared.
Sheets was best known for his role in the popular A&E series, in which buyers bid on abandoned or unpaid-for storage units, often uncovering valuable items.
He appeared in 163 episodes of the show between 2010 and 2023 and earned the nickname "The Gambler" for his tendency to make big bets on storage lockers based on gut instinct.
After his time on the show, Sheets retired to Arizona, where he ran his antique shop, Havasu Show Me Your Junk, up until his death.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
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