Estranged Husband Sentenced for Killing NYPD Officer Wife

Argenis Baez pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2022 murder of his estranged wife, Arianna Reyes-Gomez.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Argenis Baez, 37, was sentenced to 24 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision for the 2022 killing of his estranged wife, NYPD Transit Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez. Baez pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter after stabbing Reyes-Gomez eight times inside her Bronx apartment while their 3-year-old son was out of town with family.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence, even among law enforcement families. Reyes-Gomez's murder left her young son without a mother and raised questions about how to better protect victims of domestic abuse, especially those in high-risk professions.

The details

According to authorities, on the evening of June 12, 2022, Baez was loitering outside Reyes-Gomez's apartment building. After watching her enter with another man and waiting for him to leave, Baez went inside and attacked Reyes-Gomez, stabbing her in the chest, leg, and back. Baez then walked out of the apartment holding a knife and surrendered to police later that day.

  • On June 12, 2022, Baez was loitering outside Reyes-Gomez's apartment building.
  • In the early morning hours of June 13, 2022, Baez attacked and fatally stabbed Reyes-Gomez inside her apartment.
  • Baez surrendered to authorities later on June 13, 2022.

The players

Argenis Baez

A 37-year-old man who pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2022 murder of his estranged wife, Arianna Reyes-Gomez.

Arianna Reyes-Gomez

A 31-year-old NYPD Transit Officer who was fatally stabbed by her estranged husband, Argenis Baez, inside her Bronx apartment in 2022. She was the mother of Baez's 3-year-old son.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredibly tragic case. Officer Reyes-Gomez, a mother who was just beginning her career in law enforcement, was stabbed to death by her estranged husband, leaving their toddler son to grow up without her. Hopefully this sentence will bring some solace to her family, who have turned their pain into purpose by supporting efforts against domestic violence.”

— Darcel D. Clark, Bronx District Attorney (Press Release)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Argenis Baez out on bail during his 24-year prison sentence.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing need to address domestic violence, even within law enforcement families. It underscores the importance of providing support and resources for victims, as well as implementing policies to better protect those at high risk of abuse.