The Lexington Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide in the Victorian Lakes neighborhood at 4801 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, according to Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green.

At approximately 3:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to a disturbance, and when they arrived, they found a Hispanic man who had been killed lying in the driveway of a residence.

After an initial investigation, Police say that several family members had been involved in a physical fight, and a man was stabbed by his brother with a knife resulting in his death.  The brother remained at the scene and was taken to the Lexington Police Department for questioning.

Detectives are working to determine what led up to and what happened during the fight. It is believed that multiple witnesses were outside of the residence during the incident and that they left after the stabbing. Those with information are asked to contact Detective Alewine at 803-358-7262 or [email protected].

Those with information can also contact Midlands Crimestoppers in the following ways:

PHONE TIP – Call the toll-free number at 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372.)
WEB TIP – Go to www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and click “Submit a Tip.”
MOBILE TIP – Download the new P3 Tips app on your Apple or Android Device.

The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Crime Scene and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office are assisting our Criminal Investigations Division with this investigation.