The Washoe County coroner has identified the man who died after stealing several cars and leading police on a chase last Saturday.
The medical examiner says 28-year-old Marcus Gifford of Roseville, California died after shooting himself in the head.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Reno Police Department got a call of an armed carjacking at 1800 Silverada Boulevard around 7:30 a.m. on March 22.
Officers determined the suspect had left the scene after trying to steal someone's car at gunpoint but was unsuccessful.
The suspect also matched the description of the suspect of an armed kidnapping out of Roseville, California that was reported the day before.
Investigators later learned the suspect had got inside another car after the attempted carjacking and had the second victim drive him to Sparks. While in Sparks, the suspect stole another car and drove off in it.
Nevada State Police ended up finding the car near Brierley Way in Sparks. The pursuit by NSP and Reno Police ended when the suspect crashed into a tree on Sutro Street, north of Selmi Drive.
When officers were trying to get the suspect to surrender, the suspect shot himself and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. No other people were inside the stolen car.
It was confirmed that the suspect was the same suspect in the armed kidnapping out of California.
The suspect's identity is not being released until the next of kin has been notified.
The Reno Police Department is leading the investigation and the Sparks Police Department will be investigating the incidents that happened in Sparks.
Reno Police say there is no threat to the community and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at 775-334- 2677, or report an anonymous tip to secret witness by calling 775-322-4900.
