Douglas authorities identify elderly woman found dead inside Gardnerville home
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the victim in Tuesday's incident that occurred at 1471 Edlesborough Circle, in Gardnerville where a female had been found deceased and a male had barricaded himself inside his residence.
The deceased woman has been identified as Phyllis Lewis, 82. An autopsy will be completed on Phyllis to determine the cause death, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks.
A person of interest has been identified as Phyllis’ husband, William Lewis, 86. William Lewis is currently being treated at a hospital for unspecified medical issues.
This incident remains under investigation.