The Washoe County Medical Examiner has released the cause of death for Susanville Police Officer Ryan Barham, who died June 9th, while hospitalized in Reno, Nevada. Barham’s manner of death is listed as Natural; and Cause of Death is listed as Covid-19.
“Ryan first felt ill approximately May 16th,” explains Interim Police Chief Ryan Cochran. “Medical tests revealed he was positive for COVlD-19 and admitted to our local hospital.”
Barham was later transferred to Renown Medical Center in Reno where he spent the next few days hospitalized and still kept his sense of humor, speaking with his partners over the phone when he could.
Unfortunately, due to complications of Covid-19, he passed away on June 9th.
Services for Officer Barham will be held at the Assembly of God Church on Thursday, June 24th, at 10:00a.m. Assembly of God is located at 473-465 Richmond Road.
A memorial fund is in the process of being set up in the name of Officer Ryan Barham and directions on how to donate will be announced at a later date.
“Again, everyone here at the police department and the City of Susanville appreciates all the support we have received from our great community,” said Cochran.
