Man Sentenced for Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend During Argument

A Buffalo man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after fatally stabbing his girlfriend during a domestic argument, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.

The incident occurred on November 4th, 2022, inside a home on Cambridge Avenue. Prosecutors say 69-year-old James L. Allen became involved in a heated argument with his girlfriend, 44-year-old Yashika Page.

During the altercation, Allen grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Page. A young male who was also present intervened, leading to an additional struggle in which the youth sustained a hand injury.

Allen was initially arrested and charged with multiple offenses including second-degree assault, third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and second-degree harassment. His bail was set at $25,000.

Page was rushed to Erie County Medical Center where she remained hospitalized for several days. She died from her injuries on November 11th. The following day, Allen was formally arraigned on a second-degree murder charge and remanded without bail.

In January 2025, Allen accepted a plea deal and admitted guilt to first-degree manslaughter. He was sentenced this week as part of that agreement.

Man Sentenced for Fatally Stabbing Girlfriend During Argument