Police are trying to identify suspects from a knife fight that took place early yesterday morning near Times Square that left one man stabbed to death and six others injured, police officials said.

The incident took place on Broadway near 48th street at about 3:45 a.m. after a fight broke out between a group of party-goers inside Spotlight Live, a nearby restaurant and karaoke nightclub, police said.

"An argument occurred by the coat check area right by the front door and security quickly removed those involved from the establishment," a spokesman for Spotlight Live, Adam Handelsman, said. "It was later brought to our attention that some members of the group who were subsequently dealt with by the police were then involved in this tragic incident blocks away."

Spotlight Live, a sprawling nightclub where guests can sing with live performers, was leased out for a private party.

Police were immediately notified when the fight broke out at about 3:30 a.m., and several officers helped disperse a crowd gathered in front of the restaurant, Mr. Handelsman said.

Roughly 15 minutes later, the fight began again. Police responded to the scene and discovered that six victims had been stabbed, police said.

One victim, Samir Wilkins, was pronounced dead after being taken to Bellevue Hospital, police said.

Five other victims were taken to area hospitals with stab wounds and are currently in stable condition.