South Lake Tahoe Police Department investigating a fatality

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a home on James Avenue Friday night after being dispatched to a report of a man with a gunshot wound.

At 6:07 p.m., SLTPD responded and found a man with a life-threatening wound. He was transported to Barton Hospital where he later passed away.

Detectives are at the home tonight, investigating the incident. According to SLTPD Det. Scott Crivelli, there is no threat or risk to the community, but there are no other details to be released at this time.

This is a developing situation and when more information is available this story will be updated.