S. Lake Tahoe man stabbed to death

A 28-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was stabbed to death early Saturday morning and the suspect is at-large.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family.

The confrontation occurred about 3:30am July 20 near the Americana Village on Pioneer Trail. By the time officers arrived, the victim had been transported to Barton Memorial Hospital by family. He died from multiple stab wounds to his torso.

Police said the suspect was walking west on Pioneer Trail when he encountered a group of three men, including the victim, near the Americana. A confrontation occurred between the suspect and this group of men, which turned into a physical fight. During the fight the suspect used an edged weapon to stab the victim in the side.

The suspect fled the area without being identified other than being a white male in his 20s.

Police say this is not gang related.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report