"The man was identified Tuesday evening by the Washoe Medical Examiner's Office using fingerprints, the Pershing County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Kruglov's family was notified of his death, and investigators are still looking for information about a suspect, according to Sheriff Jerry Allen. According to its investigation, the sheriff's office said the homicide occurred "in the area between 8 o'clock and I St. and 845 and I St." in Black Rock City."
"Kruglov's body was discovered at the festival on Saturday night, after a festival attendee flagged down a deputy as the wooden "Man" effigy went up in flames. At the time, deputies said he was found lying in a "pool of blood." Some social media posts have called Kruglov a "true hero of Burning Man" and are raising funds to bring his remains home to the city of Omsk. Kruglov reportedly helped build a camp and created an art installation, according to an Instagram post."
"Another post on Facebook claimed that Kruglov was slain with a bowie knife. However the sheriff's office has not confirmed his cause of death. The killing also comes as several other crimes have been reported from the festival. On Tuesday, a man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and burglary. And on Monday, authorities arrested a convicted felon for allegedly possessing illicit drugs and firearms."
Vadim Kruglov, a Russian national, was identified by the Washoe Medical Examiner's Office through fingerprints and his family was notified. The Pershing County Sheriff reported the homicide location as between 8 o'clock and I St. and 845 and I St. in Black Rock City. Kruglov's body was found Saturday night near when the wooden "Man" effigy was burned, and deputies said he was lying in a "pool of blood." Social media users are raising funds to repatriate his remains and have described him as a contributor to camp construction and an art installation. Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death and are seeking tips from the public; other arrests at the festival include suspected sexual assault, burglary, and possession of drugs and firearms.
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