Carson City detectives release details of apparent burglary that led to man's death
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division has released information about an attempted burglary and a man that fell to his death that happened Sunday at a South Carson Street hair salon.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at approximately 10 a.m. a burglary suspect was located inside the Cutting Edge Salon in the 3600 block of South Carson Street on the ground. He was unresponsive.
The Carson City Fire Department responded to treat the suspect who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Information gathered on the scene shows that the suspect entered the Cutting Edge Salon by cutting through the roof.
The suspect fell from the roof, through the ceiling and struck the ground. Burglary tools were located in a bag that was carried by the suspect.
The suspect was later identified as Ronald Edward Kidd of Tracy, Calif. Mr. Kidd has an extensive record for theft and robbery. Mr. Kidd appears to have conducted this burglary alone.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch (775) 887-2008, Investigation Division, Detective Christopher Rivera (775) 283-7855, Investigations Captain Brian Humphrey (775) 283-7850 or Secret Witness (775) 322-4900. Case No. 2019-7850.