Naked man taken into custody after deadly stabbing at high-rise in Long Island City

LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens (WABC) -- A naked man was taken into custody -- and as many as two other men are still being sought -- after a man was stabbed to death at a luxury high-rise over the weekend.

Carlos Penzo, 36, was found in his apartment at 43-25 Hunter Street on Saturday afternoon.

The naked man was found on the roof of the apartment building and officials say he was spraying a fire extinguisher at security cameras.

Authorities say he was caught attempting to break back into the victim's fourth-floor apartment

Police believe up to two other men may also have also been in the apartment.



Penzo was found in his bathtub with multiple stab wounds to his head, face and chest. He had a knife and taser in his lap. One knife was found on a bed and another in a sink.

Detectives are looking into Penzo's background as they attempt to unravel his murder.

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