According to a Press Release issued by the Beacon Police Department on August 19th, a 16 year old boyfriend allegedly stabbed his 16 year old girlfriend at 31 Eliza Street, which is an apartment building tucked far back from Eliza Street, and abuts Fishkill Avenue.

Notable in the Press Release are the words “the female subject eventually admitted that the male,” which indicates that the girlfriend was hesitant to name her boyfriend as the stabber. The word “admitted” also carries associations of wrong-doing with it, which is a heavy implication for a victim to carry as they process what happened. A different word choice may have been better suited.

The Press Release Republished In Full:

“On August 17th, 2024 (a Saturday), Beacon Police responded to 31 Eliza Street for a call of a female who had been stabbed. Upon arrival, officers found a male and female subject, both later identified as being 16 years old. The female subject was bleeding from what appeared to be a stab wound to her leg. Officers attempted to detain the male subject who immediately resisted arrest and struck one of the officers in the face before being subdued.

“Upon investigation, the female subject eventually admitted that the male, who was her boyfriend, was the one who had stabbed her. Furthermore, a witness stated that the two had been involved in a physical altercation and video from inside the building showed the female cowering when the male approached her just before officers arrived.

“The male subject was charged with two counts of Assault in the Second Degree (D-Felonies), one count of Resisting Arrest (A-Misdemeanor) and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree (A-Misdemeanor). He was arraigned and transported to a secure facility. The female subject was transported to the hospital by ambulance where she was treated for her injuries. The names of both subjects have been withheld due to their age.

“If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance with domestic violence, please call the Beacon Police Department at 845-831-4111. Additional resources for victims and their families can be found locally through the Family Services www.familyservicesny.org.”