NEW YORK, NY – Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of Nessim Sahalon, 30, that stemmed from an argument inside a Marine Park barbershop. Police said Sahalon and Ansel Payano got into an argument inside the barbershop near Avenue O in Marine Park. The fight was taken outside and at one point, Payano, 34, pulled a knife and stabbed Sahalon outside a neighboring bar.
Police responded to the January 10th incident at around 8 pm. Sahalon was unresponsive and unconscious with a stab wound to his chest. He was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County where he was pronounced deceased.
Payano was charged with murder and a criminal weapon possession charge.
Sahalon was described by those who knew him in the community as a friendly and helpful individual.