Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced on Tuesday, July 12, that a Bronx man has been charged with second-degree murder and additional charges for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife, a New York City police officer, in her home.

 

Clark said the defendant, Argenis Baez, 33, last of Sedgwick Avenue in Kingsbridge Heights, was arraigned on Tuesday, on second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Ralph Fabrizio.

 

According to the investigation and as reported, at approximately 2:06 a.m. on June 13, Baez allegedly went to the apartment of Arianna Reyes, 31, his estranged wife and mother of his child, and confronted her. Baez allegedly struggled with Reyes, making his way into her home. He then allegedly stabbed Reyes eight times in the chest, leg, back, and torso with a knife. He then fled the scene, and the victim was pronounced dead at the location. He subsequently turned himself into authorities and was arrested later that day. The child was not in the apartment when Baez allegedly killed Reyes.

 

The NYPD joined friends and family of @NYPDTransit Police Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez to pay final respects to a young officer whose life was senselessly taken far too soon. We pray for all those coping with this immense loss. May she Rest In Peace. 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/oPfs39Sg8d

— Edward A. Caban (@NYPDFIRSTDEP) June 16, 2022

 

Reacting to the case, Clark said, “The defendant allegedly went to the home of his estranged wife, who served in the NYPD Transit Bureau, confronted her, then stabbed her multiple times, causing her death.” She added, “She leaves behind a young child. I send my condolences to her family and extended NYPD family who lost a dedicated public servant to domestic violence.”

 

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney David Birnbaum, trial counsel in the Domestic Violence Bureau, and Assistant District Attorney William Browne, supervisor in the Domestic Violence Bureau, under the supervision of Agata DiGiovanni, chief of the Domestic Violence Bureau, and under the overall supervision of Adrienne Giunta, deputy chief of the Special Victims Division, and Joseph Muroff, chief of the Special Victims Division.

 

Clark thanked trial preparation assistants, Donal Culhane and Janelle Krigger, of the Domestic Violence Bureau for their assistance, NYPD Detective Vincent Trozzi of the 44^th Precinct and NYPD Detective Brianna Constantino of Bronx Homicide for their work in the investigation, and the entire NYPD Transit Bureau family for their support.

#BREAKING Argenis Baez, 34, has been charged in the killing of off duty NYPD Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez. The perpetrator is seen escorted out of the 44th precinct in handcuffs by detectives to awaiting jail transport vehicle.

Video by Kevin RC Wilson (https://t.co/GD8DIUYZw1) pic.twitter.com/GZN6XYTh4Z

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A person arrested and charged with a crime is deemed innocent unless and until convicted in a court of law. The defendant was remanded in custody and is due back in court on Oct. 12.

 

The Bronx District Attorney’s office urges anyone suffering at the hands of an abuser to immediately contact the Bronx D.A.’s crime victim assistance unit at (718) 590-2115. The Bronx Family Justice Center can be reached on (718) 508 1220. For more help & resources, visit https://on.nyc.gov/2BqhBe8. or call 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE).

 

If you are in immediate danger, if you can, call 911.