Katie Suarez Critically Injured After Stabbing During Marathon Training
The 28-year-old woman was attacked near Bay Parkway on Friday night and discovered by her father after she failed to return home.
By Kaito Sokolov ·
Brooklyn residents who rely on local paths for exercise have grown more cautious following a violent assault on a jogger. Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old woman, was stabbed in the neck on Friday night while preparing for the New York City Marathon.
Police sources stated the attack occurred shortly after 8 p.m. near the intersection of Bay Parkway and Cropsey Avenue. Suarez was running along the path when she was struck. She has been released in critical condition. Her father located her after she did not return home as expected.
The New York Police Department has not named any suspects or determined a motive. Investigators are using K-9 units, scuba teams, and drones to search the area. A Crime Stoppers truck is also deployed in the vicinity. The NYPD is specifically asking anyone who saw Suarez between 7:56 p.m. and 8:12 p.m. near the eastbound Belt Parkway bike path to come forward.
State Senator Steve Chan is pushing for better infrastructure in the area. He noted that new wiring was installed during a recent bridge reconstruction near 17th Avenue. He said a few lights will be added, but he believes more are needed to improve safety.
Flowers and candles have appeared outside Suarez’s residence. Neighbors expressed shock at the violence. One resident said they would now be more aware of their surroundings and choose safer times for exercise.
Police are asking the public to contact the NYPD with any information. The investigation continues as officers work to piece together the events of the evening.
