From Niesha Lofing:
Sacramento police say an early morning couple's spat ended with the fatal stabbing of a third person today.
Police are trying to locate a 39-year-old man who allegedly stabbed another 39-year-old at about 3:15 a.m. at a home in the 3700 block of 18th Avenue, police Officer Konrad Von Schoech said.
The home is in a neighborhood south of Curtis Park and west of Franklin Boulevard.
Police say the alleged assailant quarreled with his girlfriend, who then went to the victim's house to spend the rest of the night. The girlfriend also has other friends who live at the home, Von Schoech said.
The suspect went to the home to talk to his girlfriend but then fought with the victim, who had joined the couple's conversation, Von Schoech said.
The suspect then stabbed the victim in the upper torso, Von Schoech said.
The victim was taken to UC Davis Medical Center, where he died, a Sacramento County Coroner's official said.
The victim and the alleged assailant knew one another and have a history of not getting along, Von Schoech said.
Police continue to investigate the homicide and are looking for the suspect, who is described as an east Indian man, 5-foot-7, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He may be driving a black 1989 Mercedes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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