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Dominican man found murdered in luxury New York apartment
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Dominican man found murdered in luxury New York apartment

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Unnamed sources Under investigation
  • A 36-year-old Dominican man, Carlos Penzo, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in his luxury apartment in Long Island City, Queens, New York.
  • Police discovered Penzo in his bathtub, with a knife and taser found on his lap, and two other knives recovered elsewhere in the apartment.
  • Investigators are treating the case as a homicide and are seeking at least two other individuals believed to have been present in the apartment during the incident.

A shocking discovery was made in a luxury apartment in Long Island City, Queens, where a 36-year-old Dominican man, identified as Carlos Penzo, was found dead with multiple stab wounds. The victim was discovered by police on Saturday afternoon inside his residence at The Hayden building on Hunter Street.

The victim was identified as Carlos Penzo, a resident of Queens, whose body was located on Saturday afternoon in an apartment in the building The Hayden, located at 43-25 Hunter Street.

— Police sourcesInitial report on the discovery of the victim.

Penzo was found seated upright in his bathtub, bearing numerous stab wounds to his head, face, and chest. Authorities recovered a knife and a taser from his lap, along with two additional knives found on a bed and in a sink within the apartment. The grim scene was uncovered after police responded to a fire alarm activation on the building's rooftop shortly before 1:00 PM.

Penzo was found sitting upright in the bathtub, with multiple stab wounds to the head, face, and chest.

— Police sourcesDetails of the victim's condition found at the scene.

Upon arrival, building security encountered a naked individual attempting to disable surveillance cameras with a fire extinguisher. This individual subsequently tried to force entry into an apartment, leading to the police investigation that ultimately discovered Penzo's body. The person detained is currently considered a person of interest, though no charges have been filed yet.

The individual was subsequently arrested and, upon searching the apartment he allegedly tried to enter, Penzo was found dead in the bathroom.

— Police sourcesSequence of events leading to the discovery of the body.

Investigators are exploring the possibility that at least two other individuals may have been present in the apartment at the time of the crime and are actively seeking to determine their involvement. The motive behind the homicide remains unclear, and authorities are examining Penzo's background and the circumstances surrounding his life to piece together the events. The incident occurred in The Hayden, a high-end residential tower known for its expensive rentals, highlighting a stark contrast between the building's luxury and the violent crime that took place within its walls. Despite a reported citywide reduction in homicides, this case underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing violent crime.

The man remains in custody and is considered a person of interest in the case. So far, the Police have not filed charges against him.

— Police sourcesStatus of the individual detained in connection with the case.
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Originally published by Diario Libre in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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