The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death near the dirt extension of Chimney Road in Sun Valley.

Deputies say they responded to the area after 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 and found a person lying unresponsive - it was later determined the person was the victim of a homicide.

The victim was identified as Carlos Cardena.

"The scene was secured, and Detectives responded to begin their investigation, which remains ongoing," the office says. 

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is continuing to ask for the public's help in this investigation, and Secret Witness is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect in this case.

Anyone who was in the Chimney Road dirt extension area between 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on May 25, 2025, and may have seen anything suspicious or has relevant information, is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division at (775) 328-3320.