Man Stabbed to Death Outside Koreatown Restaurant: NYPD

A 33-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a restaurant in Koreatown early Sunday and a suspect was arrested hours later, police said.

Police found Howard Chi outside a Korean food court at 11 West 32nd St. with a stab wound to his chest at about 5:10 a.m., the NYPD said.

Paramedics transported Chi to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.

James Park, 28, of Queens, was arrested at his home and charged with second-degree murder, police said. 

Police said Chi had been arguing with Park's cousin before the attack. Park didn't make any comments when he was arrested, police said. 

It wasn't known if Park had attorney. 

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