Ongoing investigation for a suspicious death in Gering

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (Gering PD/KNEP) - On Friday May 5, 2023 at approximately 3:50pm officers from the Gering Police Department and deputies from the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 130615 Lockwood Road in Gering regarding a death.

When officers and deputies arrived, they were led to a shop building on the property.

Inside the building was a deceased male lying on the floor.

Officers were able to identify the deceased male as Salvador Quijas, 64 years of age from Gering.

Officers determined that Quijas was a part-time mechanic for the business.

A preliminary investigation indicated Quijas died inside the building during the afternoon hours on Wednesday May 3th.

Investigators are reviewing all evidence available to them as well as conducting interviews to determine what led to Quijas’ death.

An autopsy has been ordered by the Scotts Bluff County Attorney’s Office.

Investigators from the Nebraska State Patrol, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office and the Scottsbluff Police Department assisted during the initial investigation.