Adam Harrison, Son ofPawn StarsRick Harrison, Dead of Overdose at 39

Adam Harrison and Rick Harrison.Photo:Rick Harrison/ Instagram

Rick Harrison/ Instagram

Adam Harrison, son ofPawn Starscreator and leadRick Harrison, has died of an overdose. He was 39.

Harrison’s representative, Laura Herlovich, confirmed the cause of death and that he was discovered Friday with theLas Vegas Review-Journal.

TMZfirst reported the news that the Harrison family learned of Adam’s death on Friday. The circumstances of Adam’s death are unknown, including when and where he overdosed. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department confirmed with TMZ that an investigation into his death has been opened.

“Pawn Stars” Rick and Corey Harrison and Chumlee.Clarke Tolton/ AE Network

Clarke Tolton/ AE Network

Adam was the second child of Rick Harrison and his ex-wife, Kim. He is the younger brother ofCorey Harrison. Rick remarried his second wife, Tracy, and the couple welcomed one son, Jake.

Adam was not on the unscripted series — which stars Rick and Corey. Adam reportedly worked at Gold & Silver Pawn prior to the series' 2009 premiere. However, he has not recently worked at the pawn shop, reports TMZ.

Herlovich and the Las Vegas Metro Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information on Friday.

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