Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the killing of Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old Brooklyn woman who was stabbed while running along the Shore Parkway Greenway. The arrest follows a major investigation that lasted several days and drew strong public concern across New York City.
The suspect, Sayed Mohassib, was taken into custody at his New York City home. Police charged him with second-degree murder. Detectives say they gathered evidence that placed him at the location where Suarez was attacked. His arrest is a major development in a case that left her family and local residents searching for answers.
Suarez was attacked on Friday, October 30, at around 6:30 p.m. She had finished her shift at a TD Bank branch inside Caesar’s Bay Shopping Center. After leaving work, she went for a run along the Shore Parkway Greenway. It was a regular activity that she enjoyed.
However, she never made it home. When she failed to return, her father became worried and went out to find her. He later discovered her with two stab wounds to the neck. Suarez was taken for medical care, but she died several days after the attack.
News of her death shocked the local community. Friends, family members, and residents were left grieving after the young woman lost her life during an ordinary evening run. The killing also raised concerns about safety along the public path.
Police began a wide search for the attacker soon after the incident. At first, investigators believed the stabbing could have been a random act of violence. Detectives examined the area, searched for evidence, and asked members of the public to share any information that could help solve the case.
Security camera footage later became a key part of the investigation. Sources said video from Caesar’s Bay Shopping Center helped detectives identify Mohassib as a suspect. Investigators used the footage along with other evidence to build their case.
Police also recovered a knife from a landfill on Staten Island. Detectives are examining the weapon as part of their investigation into Suarez’s death. The discovery could help investigators establish more details about the attack.
According to information obtained by investigators, Mohassib made statements that appeared to connect him to the killing. Police said he told detectives that he could not remember the murder. However, he reportedly recalled being covered in blood.
Authorities have not identified a clear personal relationship between the suspect and Suarez. The only known connection between them is their past attendance at Brooklyn College. Police have not said whether they had ever met or spoken before the attack.
Mohassib also has a brief history of working for the New York Police Department. He joined the department in 2022 but left after a short period to serve in the US Marines. He was later discharged from military service.
After leaving the Marines, he tried to return to the NYPD. However, he was referred to Bellevue Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. He did not return to the police department after that referral.
Before his arrest, Mohassib was working as a teacher’s aide at P.S. 200 in Bensonhurst. His arrest prompted a response from the New York City Department of Education.
The department said it had suspended him and planned to end his employment while the case moved forward. It also stressed that student safety was its highest priority. Officials said they would provide the police with any support needed during the investigation.
The arrest marks an important moment in the search for justice for Suarez. Still, several questions about the killing remain unanswered. Detectives are continuing to review the available evidence and establish the events that led to the fatal attack.
Mohassib now faces a second-degree murder charge. The case will proceed through the legal system, where the evidence and allegations will be examined. He remains accused of the crime, and the charge has not yet been proven in court.
For Suarez’s family, the arrest may bring a step toward answers after a painful loss. Her death has also left a lasting impact on the Brooklyn community and renewed concerns about violence in public spaces.
