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Kyle Loftis update: Sarpy police give cause of death news after bombshell ‘gunshot’ report; 1320Video fans relieved
The sudden death of 1320Video founder Kyle Loftis has sent thousands of his fans into mourning
The sudden death of 1320Video founder Kyle Loftis has sent thousands of his fans into mourning. While several unverified reports and claims emerged on Wednesday, authorities in Nebraska have now provided a key update. The compay confimed in a statement that Loftis died on Tuesday.
“We are extremely saddened to share that Kyle Loftis, the founder of 1320video, passed away last night. We are in a state of shock,” the statement read.
"Kyle’s passion for motorsports inspired millions of people around the world and we will never forget what he has done to grow our beloved sport. Kyle was a beam of light at every gathering… his enthusiasm, kindness, and creativeness was contagious."
A spokesperson for the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office told PEOPLE that deputies and firefighters responded to Loftis’ home on the evening of May 5.
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Kyle Loftis's death was ‘not suspicious’
Even as suicide and gunshot reports surfaced, officials said: “On the evening of May 5, 2026, Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office and Gretna Fire Department personnel responded to the home of Kyle Loftis. Loftis was declared deceased; his death is not suspicious. Out of respect for privacy, we will not be releasing further details. Any further inquiry should be directed to the 1320 Video team.”
Viral ‘scanner report’ fueled online rumors
The speculation intensified after one X user shared what they claimed was a scanner report connected to the case and wrote, ‘damn, Kyle Loftis of 1320 Video shot himself’. However, no law enforcement agency has confirmed those claims, and no official cause of death has been released publicly.
Some fans pushed back strongly against the online speculation.
“THIS IS NOT TRUE and honestly shame on you for spreading lies about a deceased person. He lost control of a car in a street race and hit a light pole. RIP Kyle,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
Another added, “False it was due to injuries from an accident. Don't spread lies and tarnish his name.”
At the same time, others acknowledged they had feared the worst amid the uncertainty.
“I suspected this. No idea what ate him. I hate this for him. One has no idea what others carry. He had it all. The dream of any car guy. May you rest in peace Kyle. We don’t like it but clearly whatever it was was bad for you,” another user wrote.
Previous crash added to concerns among fans
Before his death, Loftis had reportedly recovered from a serious crash in December while filming content connected to the channel. That incident resurfaced online after news of his passing spread, with some users incorrectly linking it to his death.
Authorities have not suggested any connection between the earlier crash and Loftis's passing.
Legacy of a street racing pioneer
Founded in 2003, 1320video grew from underground racing footage shared on internet forums into one of the biggest automotive media brands online. The platform now boasts millions of followers across YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
Loftis became known throughout car culture for documenting drag racing, street racing and grassroots motorsports events across the US. Fans and creators across the automotive world credited him with helping bring underground car culture into the mainstream digital era.
