Brooklyn Jogger Dies After Random Waterfront Stabbing Attack
Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old avid runner, has died following a brutal and random stabbing while jogging along the Brooklyn waterfront on Friday night. The fatal incident occurred less than a mile from her New York City home along the Belt Parkway waterfront, leaving the local community and law enforcement searching for answers in a case classified as a random act of violence.
Details of the Tragic Incident on Belt Parkway
The attack took place around 8 p.m. on Friday near the Shore Parkway Greenway in the Bath Beach and Bensonhurst neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Katie Suarez had called her father at approximately 8 p.m. to inform him she was about a half mile from home. When she failed to arrive, her parents went out to search for her, and her father ultimately discovered her stabbed in the neck.
According to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny, the brutal encounter left a blood trail stretching approximately 150 feet, creating a "very, very large crime scene." Investigators confirmed that nothing was stolen from the victim, and there were no signs of sexual trauma.
NYPD Investigation and Dashcam Search
Law enforcement officials are actively searching for the suspect and investigating the timeline between 7:56 p.m. and 8:12 p.m. along the eastbound bike path of the Belt Parkway between Bay 8 Street and Bay 17 Street. Investigators have noted several challenges:
- There are no security cameras in the immediate area of the attack.
- A neighborhood canvas has yielded no video footage so far.
- A license plate reader captured roughly 1,700 vehicles passing by during the relevant timeframe.
Detectives are currently working to isolate drivers equipped with dash cameras who might have captured helpful footage. Authorities are also interviewing fishermen who frequent the pathway to determine if anyone witnessed interactions with Katie Suarez during her run.
Reward and Public Appeal for Information
The NYPD is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case. Police have released a photo of Katie Suarez—who previously participated in city races like the Frozen Bonsai 5K in Prospect Park in March—in hopes of jogging the memories of anyone who saw her on Friday night.
Anyone with relevant information regarding the assault is urged to contact the NYPD at 1-800-577-8477.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the victim of the Brooklyn waterfront stabbing?
The victim was Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old avid runner from New York City who passed away from her injuries.
When and where did the attack happen?
The attack occurred on Friday night around 8 p.m. along the Belt Parkway waterfront near the Bath Beach and Bensonhurst neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
Is there a reward for information about the suspect?
Yes, the NYPD is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the attack.