Sayed Mohassib Charged With Murder in Brooklyn Jogger Killing

Sayed Mohassib charged with murder in Brooklyn stabbing

Sayed Mohassib, 27, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Katie Suarez, WABC reported. Detectives arrested Mohassib at his New York City residence after gathering evidence that placed him at the scene of the attack along the Shore Parkway Greenway in Brooklyn.

A "maniac" who was kicked off the NYPD force has admitted to slashing a young woman jogging along a Brooklyn footpath last week — but says he doesn’t remember carrying out the murder. Sayed Mohassib, 27, was charged with second-degree murder Saturday for the slaying of Katie… pic.twitter.com/ms005z04IO

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The investigation into Suarez’s death has been a focus for local law enforcement since the attack occurred on Oct. 30. Suarez was jogging near the Belt Parkway when she was fatally stabbed. The case drew widespread attention after her father discovered her critically injured when she failed to show up for a family gathering and stopped responding to his phone calls. She later succumbed to her injuries.

According to information obtained by Eyewitness News, Mohassib made statements to investigators that linked him to the killing. While he reportedly told detectives he did not remember the actual murder, he recalled being covered in blood. Investigators also allege that Mohassib discarded the knife used in the attack, a weapon that was eventually traced to a landfill in Staten Island.

A history with the NYPD and the Department of Education

The connection between the suspect and the victim appears limited to their shared history as students at Brooklyn College. Police stated that he briefly worked for the NYPD in 2022 before resigning to join the Marines. Following his service, he attempted to rejoin the NYPD, but the process resulted in a referral to Bellevue Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, and he did not return to the department.

At the time of his arrest, Mohassib was employed as a teacher’s aide at P.S. 200 in Bensonhurst. The New York City Department of Education addressed his employment status following the charges, emphasizing the safety of the student population.

“The safety of our students is our very top priority. We have suspended this individual and will move to terminate employment pending the outcome of the arrest. We are supporting the NYPD in their investigation however is needed.”

The arrest follows weeks of investigators pursuing leads in what was initially believed to be a random attack, conducting extensive searches and repeatedly appealing to the public for help.