Pyramid Lake tribal chairman dies
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Authorities say the death of Pyramid Lake Tribal Chairman Wayne Burke is under investigation, but they won't release any details about it.
Pyramid Lake Police Chief Layne Erdman told the Reno Gazette-Journal that Burke's "sudden, unexpected death" occurred early Sunday morning in Nixon.
He says an autopsy is scheduled for Monday and he expects more details at that time.
Tribal council member Gorden Crutcher Jr. declined to comment about Burke's death.
Gov. Brian Sandoval, who recently appointed Burke to the Nevada Commission on Tourism, praised him.
Sandoval says Burke was a vocal advocate for Pyramid Lake and tribal issues, and he admired his leadership.
The 10-member tribal council governs the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, whose reservation is located about 35 miles northeast of Reno.
Information from: Reno Gazette-Journal, http://www.rgj.com
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