BRONX, NY. (THECOUNT) — Enilies Calix has been identified as the Bronx mother killed after she was stabbed Wednesday, according to reports.
NYPD say the suspect and the victim may have known each other.
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Police say 19-year-old Calix died after getting into an argument with a man believed to be her boyfriend.
Calix’s body was found at H.E.L.P. Bronx Morris Avenue Family Shelter Wednesday afternoon. Officials say she lived in the shelter with her two young children.
Investigators say the 19-year-old mother was stabbed multiple times when an argument escalated inside the family shelter.
Police are searching for the 23-year-old father of her children to question him.
The Department of Homeless Services released a statement
“This incident is a heartbreaking tragedy. Protecting the security of all New Yorkers we serve is our top priority. We are working closely with the NYPD and our not-for-profit provider partner at this location to ensure that all New Yorkers experiencing homelessness can get back on their feet in a safe, supportive environment,” reports News12.
No arrests have yet been made.
Anyone with possible information should contact police at 911.
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Geo quick facts: The Bronx is a borough of New York City. It’s known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team. Dating from 1899, the vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center – wikipedia.