S. Tahoe murder victim ID’d, reward offered
A $4,000 reward has been set up to help find the man who gunned down a South Lake Tahoe gas station clerk on Aug. 6.
Manpreet Ghuman Singh, 27, was working behind the counter Tuesday night when he was shot at pointblank range in the upper torso. He died at the USA gas station on Highway 50 and Lodi Avenue.
The murder suspect acted alone and did not appear to have any intention of robbing the station, according to police.
The suspect is described as a male between the ages of 20 and 40, between 5-feet-8 and 5-feet-10, wearing a dark hoodie and dark mask over his face, his skin tone is light but exact race unknown.
The Lake Tahoe Secret Witness Program has offered a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. An anonymous donor contribute an additional $2,500. The phone number is (530) 541.6800.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
I’ll add another $100 to that!
Not meaning to be overly critical of SLTPD but the original reports tended to give the impression that the suspect might be known by both the victim and the Police. Now, three days later, we’re getting supposed descriptions and vague BOLOs and learning that the shooting might be random or, at least, not some sort of beef between acquaintances.
The main reason I’m not being critical is because I suspect that the investigation, as well as the timely release of public information, is being strongly hampered by the cutbacks in police services including public information services, and the PD, which no longer investigates “minor” crimes due to the lack of funding and personnel, especially well trained and competent personnel, is particularly swamped by a few major crimes.
I still remember the days when the South Lake Tahoe Police Department was the premier law enforcement agency in El Dorado County and at Lake Tahoe. It’s amazing how quickly incompetent City government, backed by ignorant hatred of public safety employees, can change the entire environment for folks who want to live, and raise families, at the Lake. Not to mention the visitors who once felt some modicum of safety when they came to Lake Tahoe.
I add another $100 bill. Money talks. Enough said.
I knew “Preet” for less than “total” ONE Hour. Six or so buys of root beer and smokes, and one time he was jogging by my house. We talked “everytime”. I learned very quickly, a guy with a kind and accepting heart, a guy who could be a true friend to anyone. On Tuesday afternoon, before heading out, we talked for a few moments, and I felt his words… ” it’s ok ” . Hmmm,I was starting to learn from him. – It is three days later, and I am still learning from him.
i am compelled to report that i called for the assistance of sltpd approx. 3 weeks ago, with timely and competent response the result. a neighborhood incident with potential to escalate was quickly defused.
ya, ill just go head an send my money through this comment
I also commend the SLTPD. They do a good job!