Authorities reveal weapon used in suspected homicide at Burning Man

"Investigators believe that a knife, which appears to be a common kitchen knife, was used to cause a "single stab wound to the victim's neck," the Pershing County Sheriff's Office said in a Wednesday news release. The press release included a stock image of a neon green and blue knife inside a plastic sheath, which the sheriff's office clarified was "not the actual knife used in crime.""

"Authorities had previously identified the man who was fatally stabbed as 37-year-old Vadim Kruglov, who was from Russia and lived in Washington state. The homicide occurred between 8 and 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, "in the area between 8 o'clock and I St. and 845 and I St." in Black Rock City, the sheriff's office said. A festival attendee flagged down law enforcement when Kruglov was discovered "lying in a pool of blood.""

"As of Wednesday afternoon, the sheriff's office has not identified a suspect. The office said it has received "hundreds of tips and updates," and is urging anyone who was in the area during the time frame to contact authorities. The Secret Witness program of Northern Nevada is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest, in addition to another $5,000 reward from the Burning Man Project, the organization that hosts the event. The reward brings the grand total to $10,000."

Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Washington resident originally from Russia, was fatally stabbed at Burning Man between 8 and 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 in the area between 8 o'clock and I Street and 845 and I Street in Black Rock City. Investigators believe a common kitchen-type knife caused a single stab wound to the neck; a press release included a stock image clarified as not the actual weapon. A festival attendee flagged down law enforcement after finding Kruglov lying in a pool of blood. No suspect has been identified and authorities have received hundreds of tips. The Secret Witness program and the Burning Man Project are offering a combined $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Friends created a GoFundMe to repatriate the body. Forty-four people were arrested and booked into custody during the nine-day festival.

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