Photo Credit: Picture of Edison Irizarry from Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office

On Friday, June 26th, 2026, nearly a year after the murder of the Family Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Casey Cuddy at 86 Rombout Avenue, a scheduled court proceeding occurred for Edison (Eddie) Irizarry, who is the retired police officer charged with fatally shooting Casey multiple times. Eddie has plead not guilty to shooting his then temporary roommate in the two bedroom Rombout Avenue duplex Eddie rented from Casey while briefly moving back to Beacon from North Carolina to handle family affairs, according to family members who spoke with A Little Beacon Blog. Eddie later confirmed this himself when speaking with a Times Union reporter from jail.

During today’s court meeting, Judge Jessica Segal met with the Prosecution and Defense at her side bar. This medical report has been delayed since the beginning of the trial, into January 2026. When they completed their conversation, the parties resumed their positions at their tables. Judge Segal said for the record: “I had a conference with the attorneys at the bench. I finally received the expert report from Defense. Took a long time. The People need to retain their own expert now. For the same purpose. The Defendant’s Medical Evaluation, being explored by attorneys as well.”

For the next meeting, Judge Segal said it would again be for attorneys only, where Eddie would not be required to attend. If the attorneys knew of a delay, they could call in to adjourn. Eddie made at least two appearances in the beginning. During those early meetings, there was concern about his capability of returning. During his first appearance, he seemed thinner and pale. Eddie did not attend his second court appearance in September 2025; his attorney citing ongoing mental health considerations. When he did appear for his next court appearance, he had more color in his face and looked better fed.

A new Public Defender appeared today. He stated that the original Public Defender has since retired her office.

Details Of The Case

According to New York State Police: “On July 21, 2025, at approximately 9:02 p.m., the City of Beacon Police Department responded to a private residence on Rombout Avenue following a 911 call placed by Edison Irizarry, 52, of Beacon, NY, who stated he had shot his roommate.”

The Beacon Police arrested Eddie, who had served for 17 years as a police officer for the City of Beacon and retired in 2021. Soon after, he moved to North Carolina, family told ALBB. “To maintain the highest integrity,” Beacon’s Chief Figlia stated in a press release the next day, the Beacon Police handed the investigation over to the New York State Police.

At the time, Mid-Hudson News reported that Eddie told Dispatch that “Cuddy had threatened him with a shotgun, and Irizarry claimed to have fired three rounds at Cuddy.” Upon arrival, the Beacon Police found Casey dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Eddie was charged with:

Murder in the Second Degree (Class A -1 Felony)
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C felony)
Criminal Possession of a Firearm (Class E Felony)

After his arraignment on August 8th, 2025, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi stated that Eddie allegedly shot Cuddy “multiple times” with a 9-mm semiautomatic Glock pistol. Parisi released a statement which said: “Today, the defendant was arraigned on a charge of murder. The allegations are both troubling and disappointing, particularly given the fact that the defendant is a former member of law enforcement," Parisi said. “My thoughts are with the victim’s family as they endure an incredibly painful time. While the defendant is presumed innocent under the law, we will pursue this case with the utmost diligence, fairness and integrity. Our responsibility is to the truth, to due process, and to securing justice for the victim and the community.”

Judge Segal remanded Eddie without bail, citing him a flight risk. “Mr Irizarry,” she said, “given the nature of the charge and the potential for over 20 years in prison, I have concerns about flight risk. Remand without bail.”

One hour before shooting Casey, Eddie posted to his Facebook profile, which goes by Izzy Zarry: “You guys got me if I kill a Petti file.” Since then, multiple locals in Beacon who were connected to his Facebook account have disconnected their connection.

Speaking to ALBB, some family members have tried explaining the intentions of the Facebook post away from Casey. No evidence or indication of Casey being what the Facebook post states has surfaced. Neighbors tell ALBB that Casey was an outspoken advocate against Trump, was active in the community, enjoyed riding his bike and was a performer in local theater in Wappingers Falls.

Eddie Has Given A Media Interview

A reporter from the Times Union interviewed Eddie from the Dutchess County jail, which was published a month after the killing on August 22, 2025. His mother Laura was also at the jail that day visiting him. In that interview, Eddie told the newspaper that “he acted in self-defense to prevent ‘something evil from happening.’”

His mother told the reporter that she feels “her son ‘snapped’ after years of domestic upheaval and lingering post-traumatic stress related to his long career as a police officer.”

The Times Union interview states: “Irizarry declined to describe the moments leading up to the shooting, but said he acted to prevent Cuddy from engaging in an unspecified ‘evil’ activity. Irizarry also said he acted to defend himself, but would not provide details. He appeared friendly in his first interview with a reporter since the shooting.”

The article states he “lamented” Judge Segal’s decision to deny him bail, based in part that he has family in Puerto Rico.