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- calendar_today November 7, 2026
School Employee Arrested in Brooklyn Jogger's Death
A former NYPD officer and current public school aide has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old jogger Katie Suarez in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on October 30th along the Belt Parkway bike path in the Bath Beach neighborhood.
Details of the Attack and Investigation
According to authorities, Sayed Mohassib, 27, attacked Suarez with a knife as she was jogging on the bike path. Police described the incident as apparently random. Law enforcement sources report that Mohassib told investigators he had been walking with a knife, blacked out, and later found himself covered in blood.
Suarez was stabbed at least twice in the neck and rushed to a hospital. She succumbed to her injuries several days later. Detectives used surveillance footage from the area to identify Mohassib as a suspect. Additional security footage captured him dumping bags of garbage near his home on the evening of the attack. Police subsequently searched a sanitation facility for potential evidence related to the case.
Background of the Suspect
Mohassib has a complex employment history. He briefly served with the New York Police Department, joining in October 2022 but requesting a reassignment to the military after about a month. According to law enforcement sources, he was removed from military service due to mental health issues. In January 2023, the NYPD denied a request from Mohassib to be reinstated. During this process, he reportedly exhibited unusual behavior and was admitted to Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric ward.
Employment With New York City Public Schools
More recently, Mohassib worked as a paraprofessional at P.S. 200, an elementary school in Brooklyn, under the New York City Department of Education. Law enforcement officials confirm he continued to attend work at the school following the incident. It remains unclear whether his psychiatric history was evaluated during his hiring.
In response to his arrest, a Department of Education spokesperson stated, "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 conviction. We are supporting the NYPD in their investigation however is needed."
Victim Remembered
Suarez was supposed to meet her parents after her run that evening. When she did not arrive as planned, her father went searching for her and ultimately found her at the scene. After several days in the hospital, Suarez died from her injuries, according to her mother, Yasira Suarez.
Ongoing Investigation
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. The incident has drawn attention due to the randomness of the act and the suspect's background in both law enforcement and education. No additional suspects are sought, and authorities maintain that the attack appears to have been random.
Source: nbcnews.com.
