A man was strangled to death during a dispute in a Staten Island apartment building, NYPD said.
Police said the victim, 36, had entered the home of a 32-year-old acquaintance at 1950 Clove Road and the two began fighting, with the older man striking the other in the face with a knife.
The 32-year-old retaliated and strangled his assailant until the man was no longer conscious, a police spokeswoman said.
Police arrived to find first responders treating the victim, who was pronounced dead.
The 32-year-old was was taken into custody for questioning and to Staten Island University Hospital for treatment for his injuries. No charges have been filed.