It sounds like Darrell Sheets had sex one last time before he died by suicide ... at least according to his girlfriend.
According to an incident report obtained by TMZ ... a woman who identified herself as Darrell's girlfriend told police they "fooled around" right before his death.
She also told cops the two made chicken fajitas and weren't arguing on the night he died.
The woman told police she went to pick up Darrell's granddaughter from work ... and when she got back, she texted Darrell and asked if he wanted her to sleep in the motorhome located in the garage because he was trying to go to sleep.
Darrell Sheets' brother says the "Storage Wars" star was "dramatic" ... but never in a million years did he think his sibling would die by suicide.
According to the Lake Havasu City Police incident report, obtained by TMZ, Darrell's older brother told officers the reality star was a "good Christian" -- and that's why he didn't think he'd take his own life.
Darrell Sheets' suicide rocked the "Storage Wars" cast and crew ... and one of the show's main auctioneers, Dan Dotson, has a heartbreaking take on Darrell's tragic death.
Dan tells TMZ ... he was friendly with Darrell for the 15 seasons they appeared on the A&E reality series, but the two men were not close pals ... something he now regrets.
Dan tells us ... "Maybe if I'd been a better friend, I could've helped him. Seems he was going through a lot we didn't know about."
Dan and his wife, Laura-- who also serves as a 'Storage Wars' auctioneer -- were devastated to learn Darrell shot himself.
The couple attended Darrell's celebration of life ... and were shocked by how many people from the series -- including 3 showrunners -- reunited for the service.
Darrell Sheets' girlfriend was in absolute shock when she heard a gunshot go off in her house ... and she told cops she believed the 'Storage Wars' star had just killed himself.
TMZ obtained the 911 call the woman placed after Darrell's suicide ... and she's completely beside herself.
She tells police Darrell just took his own life, explaining ... "I just heard a gun go off."
Darrell's GF says he never threatened to kill himself, but was struggling with insomnia and had been "just frustrated" with his lack of sleep and his kid ... calling it all "terrible, terrible s***."
2:23 PM PT -- TMZ has obtained body cam of officers arriving at the scene.
Newly released police records are shedding new light on Darrell Sheets' death ... authorities say the "Storage Wars" star left behind a suicide note and had recently argued with his son.
According to the Lake Havasu City Police incident report, obtained by TMZ, detectives found a handwritten note tucked inside a black basket in a bathroom closet near where Darrell was found dead. Police summarized it as reading, "I could not take anymore the Facebook bulling, f*** you [redacted]" ... adding the handwriting appeared shaky.
The report also paints a clearer picture of Darrell's final night. His girlfriend told detectives he couldn't sleep, got out of bed in the middle of the night, and moments later she found him standing in the doorway of his office ... telling her to "go back to bed" before a single gunshot rang out.
Darrell Sheets' son wanted his dad's girlfriend booted from the "Storage War" star's house after the reality star took his own life ... and authorities had to get involved.
According to the Lake Havasu City Police incident report, obtained by TMZ, Brandon Sheets -- who co-starred with his dad on "Storage Wars" -- told cops he wanted Darrell's unidentified partner out of the Lake Havasu City house -- and wanted her trespassed. Police told Brandon she would need to be evicted or leave on her own since she'd been living at the residence.
The woman told police ... Darrell's son and his wife had accused her of stealing money from the reality star -- and that created a lot of tension and drama between the two men, with Darrell defending her.
Cops in Arizona dug through phones, interviewed witnesses, and chased down bizarre messages after Darrell Sheets' suicide ... but we've learned the investigation ultimately ended without criminal charges.
Newly released police records, obtained by TMZ, show detectives spent months looking into whether the "Storage Wars" star had been cyberbullied before his death. The file reads like a detective's notebook ... complete with eerie messages, mysterious phone calls, and someone who refused to answer key questions from cops.
Detectives interviewed the person accused of harassing Darrell ... they denied cyberbullying him but refused to say where they were when Darrell died, claiming they'd been receiving death threats. Police say the person insisted they had nothing to hide, denied ever entering Darrell's home, and said the two had simply had a falling out. Detectives described them as "completely uncooperative."
Darrell Sheets' celebration of life brought out former costars, friends, and family ... and, as you might expect, several notable items from the star's past.
Dave Hester -- Darrell's former costar on "Storage Wars" -- shared photos from the event ... taking photos with Darrell's son, Brandon, as well as Darrell's ex-wife and longtime friend, Kimber Wuerfel.
Faux $30 bills with Darrell's face on them and "The Wow Factor" -- his signature catchphrase on the show -- were apparently handed out at the event ... a touching keepsake for his loved ones to take home with them.
Brandon Sheetsis making sure his late father's legacy doesn't wind up in storage.
The son of late "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets is assuring fans "The Gambler" won't be forgotten anytime soon ... revealing the family plans to keep Darrell's social media accounts and his Arizona antique store up and running in his honor.
Darrell Sheets' autopsy report shows the toxicology report came back negative ... TMZ has confirmed.
We obtained the "Storage Wars" star autopsy ... which shows his blood was tested for cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs, but ultimately officials determined Sheets had no drugs in his system at the time of his death.
The investigation into alleged cyberbullying tied toDarrell Sheets' death is still actively underway, even after officials confirmed he died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.
The Lake Havasu City Police Department tells TMZ ... they're continuing to investigate allegations the "Storage Wars" star was targeted online in the lead up to his death. Cops tell us their Criminal Investigations Unit has already submitted Sheets' cellphone for forensic analysis ... a key step in determining whether any online harassment may have played a role in his death.
We broke the story ... the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office told us Tuesday they've officially ruled Sheets' manner of death a suicide, pending toxicology results.
"Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets' manner of death has been revealed ... and officials say he took his own life.
The 67-year-old's tragic death was officially ruled a suicide ... according to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office in Arizona.
We broke the story ... Darrell was found dead at his Lake Havasu home last month, and police said it appeared he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Brandon wrote about his heartache in an emotional Instagram post alongside several photos of the late reality TV star. He penned ... "I love you Dad and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our Family. Let's all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is 'Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets.'"
He went on to say he needs more time to process the shocking loss ... and wants everyone to remember "all the good" his father was. Brandon concluded ... "The love we all have for this man and all his kindness is only a small portion of who he truly is."
Another star of "Storage Wars" has broken their silence about the sudden death of Darrell Sheets ... and this one is quite notable.
Dave Hester posted a video tribute on Thrusday ... saying he was heartbroken to learn Darrell apparently took his own life ... and that he hopes the man is "in a better place."
Not long after we broke the news of Darrell's death ... Dave told TMZ ... he and Darrell played up their fan-favorite heated rivalry for the cameras -- but deep down, they liked one another.
A&E will pay tribute to Darrell Sheets during this weekend's new episode of "Storage Wars" ... TMZ has learned.
A network source tells TMZ ... the show is currently in the middle of Season 17, with a new episode set to air Saturday, April 25. While Darrell does not appear in the current season, the network plans to honor him with an in-memoriam card during the broadcast.
Leading up to the episode, A&E will also air a marathon of "Storage Wars" from 1 PM to 9 PM, of classic episodes featuring Darrell.
"Storage Wars" star Brandi Passante is honoring Darrell Sheets after his shocking suicide ... saying she's at a "loss for words" in an emotional Instagram post.
She reacted to the heartbreaking news of the A&E star's death Wednesday, saying her heart hurts for his loved ones ... and urged people who are struggling to get help.
She pleaded, in part, "I would like to say to everyone, if you are struggling, if you feel hopeless or like no one cares. I assure you they do!! You are not alone. Please reach out for help." Brandi's emotional message was paired with a selfie with Darrell as well as BTS images of them together.
