RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - There was an unexpected passing of a sworn member of the Reno Police Department on Friday, Aug. 22, at 8:15 p.m., according to an agency news release.

“This is a tragic time for the Department,” the Saturday, Aug. 23, news release said. “Please keep family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.”

Reno Police officers found their colleague when they responded to a call of a deceased person in the 6100 block of Lakeside Drive.

“Out of respect for the family, we are not able to provide additional details at this time,” the release said.

This was an isolated incident.

There is no threat or danger to the public at this time.

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