Darrell Sheets, 'Storage Wars' Star, Passes Away at 67 in Apparent Suicide

Darrell Sheets, a well-known star of the A&E reality television series Storage Wars, has died at the age of 67.

According to authorities, Sheets died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was found at his residence in Lake Havasu City early Wednesday morning.

Police Report Details the Incident

The Lake Havasu City Police Department provided the following account in a statement:

"On April 22, 2026, at approximately 0200 hours, 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 statement continued:

"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."

Sheets' Career and Legacy

Sheets appeared in 163 episodes of Storage Wars between 2010 and 2013. The show’s premise centered on teams of buyers competing in auctions for storage units, hoping to uncover hidden treasures.

Following a heart attack in 2019, Sheets largely retired from the series but made occasional appearances. He later relocated to Arizona, where he operated an antiques store.

Further updates regarding this incident are expected as the investigation progresses.