Woman, 28, stabbed on bike path ID'd as runner training for NYC marathon: police sources

A 28-year-old runner was attacked and stabbed in the neck while jogging along a Brooklyn waterfront promenade just after 8 p.m. on October 30, police sources said. The victim, identified by police sources as Katie Suarez, was rushed to Langone Hospital, where authorities later declared her brain dead, according to police sources.

A Routine Evening Run Turns Tragic Along Shore Parkway

The violent encounter unfolded on the Shore Parkway Greenway near Bay 17th Street in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn. The pathway runs along the edge of Gravesend Bay, offering expansive views of Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, with the busy Belt Parkway running parallel on the opposite side.

Disturbing scenes at the location revealed blood-soaked concrete and smears along a railing she likely grabbed for support. Her pink cell phone lay abandoned on the ground nearby as NYPD crime scene investigators locked down the area. In a heartbreaking twist, Suarez’s father found her on the path after going out to look for her when she failed to return.

Investigation Details and Neighborhood Shock

Investigators stated that the attack appeared to be entirely random. As of Saturday, November 1, 2026, the NYPD has made no arrests in connection with the homicide, and the exact circumstances preceding the stabbing remain unclear. Law enforcement agencies deployed specialized units to scour the area, utilizing scuba teams, aviation units, K9s, and drones to canvass for video footage and evidence.

Local residents expressed deep sorrow and mounting anxiety over the violence. Neighbors described Suarez as a quiet, family-oriented woman who worked as a teller at a nearby bank. While overall crime in the local 62nd Precinct dropped by 0.5%, recent NYPD data indicates that felony assaults increased by 17% as of October 25.

What Remains Unknown

Authorities continue to search for suspects and review surveillance footage from the surrounding expressway and residential streets. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or submit tips online through the official Crime Stoppers website or via X at @NYPDTips.