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Edward Gilbreath

Case from Elko, NV dated Aug 03, 2021

Victim Details

Edward Gilbreath

Male

White / Caucasian

Elko

NV

2021-08-03

37

Edward

Gilbreath

06/28/2026

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In the late morning of August 3, 2021, a dispute between two men who knew each other took a fatal turn in Elko, Nevada. At approximately 9:17 a.m., emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on the south side of town following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of 37-year-old Edward Gilbreath, a White/Caucasian male, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred at the home of 51-year-old Joshua Melton.

Authorities reported that Gilbreath a ...
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  • Elko Daily Free Press: Police investigate homicide on Elko's south side
  • Edward T Gilbreath, age 37 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can't stop thinking about Edward Gilbreath's family right now. Regardless of his legal past, no on... ...Read More
    04/06/2024
    Does anyone know what kind of relationship Ed and Joshua had? I find it odd that something like this... ...Read More
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