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Teacher's aide arrested in NYC jogger's murder
Police arrest Sayed Mohassib, 27, in connection with Katie Suarez's fatal stabbing in Brooklyn.
In brief
Police arrest Sayed Mohassib, 27, in connection with Katie Suarez's fatal stabbing in Brooklyn. A New York City teacher's aide was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the killing of jogger Katie Suarez, who was stabbed in Brooklyn on October thirtieth. Originally reported by ABC News.
Jogger stabbed while running in Brooklyn
Katie Suarez, twenty-eight, was stabbed in the neck on October thirtieth while jogging along the Belt Parkway waterfront in Brooklyn. She died three days later from her injuries.
Suspect arrested Saturday
The NYPD arrested Sayed Mohassib, twenty-seven, on Saturday. Detectives developed evidence they say placed him at the scene of the attack. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
Suspect worked as teacher's aide
Mohassib currently works as a teacher's aide at a Brooklyn public elementary school near the crime scene. He briefly worked for the NYPD before being removed for psychological reasons.
Prior military and police history
Mohassib was discharged from the Marines for mental health issues and was unsuccessful in an attempt to rejoin the NYPD. No attorney information was available and a motive was not immediately revealed.
The big picture
A New York City teacher's aide was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the killing of jogger Katie Suarez, who was stabbed in Brooklyn on October thirtieth.
