Arma Blanca

Sharp weapon.

He was killed with a sharp weapon.

In News:

"Mr. Lakshmanan, who went to the house of the suspects in plain clothes, suffered severe injuries when he was suddenly pulled inside and attacked with sharp weapons during the operation"
The Hindu.

"The autopsy reports suggest that the man was attacked with a sharp weapon,"
 Indian Express

Declarar (a la policía, en juicio)

To make a statement, to give a statement.

He is at the police station in Ohio where he is going to make a statement.

The media is ready for the family of Mrs. James to make a statement before the trial begins. 


In News:

"What helped most, the police said, in cracking the case in less than a day was the detailed statements that the young woman and her male colleague, who was with her when she was assaulted, gave to the police."
NDTV

"The Army psychiatrist, who is representing himself, chose not to call any witnesses or make any closing statement."
Stars and Stripes.

"Fort Hood shooter declines to make closing statement in trial"
 Birmingham News