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Suspect in fatal stabbing of NYC jogger indicted for murder: DA

Suspect in fatal stabbing of NYC jogger indicted for murder: DA

Summary

A Brooklyn grand jury indicted Sayed Mohassib, 27, for second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of jogger Katie Suarez, 28. Suarez was attacked on a Brooklyn waterfront path on Oct. 30 and died several days later; Mohassib denies stabbing anyone, according to the criminal complaint.

Key Facts

  • Police said Suarez was stabbed in the neck while jogging on Oct. 30.
  • Authorities arrested Mohassib more than a week after the attack and charged him with second-degree murder.
  • Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the grand jury indictment on Nov. 10.
  • The criminal complaint alleges surveillance footage placed Mohassib near the path and later showed him disposing of items.
  • According to the complaint, Mohassib told detectives he went to the path with a knife because he feared people would kill his family.
  • Mohassib allegedly said he returned home and got rid of bloody clothing and the knife.
  • Mohassib worked as a teachers aide at a nearby Brooklyn elementary school and has been terminated, school officials said.
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