New York State Police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing during an event at Our Town Party Hall and Rentals on East Main Street in Middletown. Troopers said they learned of the incident at about 6:23 p.m. Saturday; the victim was taken to Garnet Health Medical Center in a private vehicle, and investigators are still working to determine what led to the attack.
According to Daily Voice, investigators determined that the man was stabbed during the event at the party hall before being driven to the hospital, where he remained in critical condition. The outlet reports that police have released no information about what may have led to the stabbing.
No Suspect Identified, No Arrests Announced
No arrests had been announced and no suspect had been identified as of the latest update. Troopers have not released additional details about the circumstances of the stabbing, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A state police search snippet appeared to identify the victim as Juan G. Pena, 34, of Monticello, but that detail has not been independently confirmed and is not being relied on here. What is established is that the victim is a 34-year-old man who was treated at Garnet Health Medical Center after the stabbing.
Middletown stabbing cases
According to Recordonline, a separate Middletown case reported on October 25, 2002, involved a teen who was stabbed to death during a New Year's Eve motel party, followed by a lawsuit against the motel and other parties.
Tip Line Open for Information
People with information about the incident are asked to contact the State Police Middletown Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300. Police said any tips provided would be kept confidential as the investigation continues.
This remains a developing story, and further details are expected as New York State Police continue their investigation into the stabbing at the East Main Street party hall.
