‘Good Samaritan’ murdered outside gambling den

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing that left three men injured and one dead in Sunset Park Feb. 26.

William Smith, 45, was charged with murder, robbery and three counts of assault.

The blood-splattered crime scene. Photos courtesy of Loudlabs News NYC

Cops said the men were stabbed at 9:30 p.m. outside an illegal gambling den on Seventh Avenue and 57th Street. One of the victims, 46-year-old Yong Zheng, was pronounced dead. The others were listed in stable condition.

Zheng was acting as a good Samaritan and tried to help the other victims, according to ABC 7 New York.

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