FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2026

Death Investigation

On April 22, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Lake Havasu City Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 1500 block of Chandler Drive in reference to a reported deceased individual. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject who suffered from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. 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.

The body was ultimately turned over to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s office for further investigation. The male subject has been identified as Darrell Sheets, a 67-year-old resident of Lake Havasu City, and Darrell’s family has been notified.

This incident remains under active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lake Havasu City Police Department at 928-855-1171.

Public Information Officer: Sergeant Kyle Ridgway
928-855-1171