Jogger Stabbed in Brooklyn Identified as Katie Suarez

Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old bank teller, was fatally injured in a stabbing incident while jogging along a Brooklyn promenade on Friday night. Just minutes before the attack, she spoke with her father on the phone to discuss a meeting point after her run. Suarez had met her mother after finishing work and changed into her running gear before heading out alone.

The jogger was reportedly training for the upcoming New York City marathon. After failing to arrive at the agreed meeting spot, her parents began searching for her. Her father ultimately discovered her near Bay 17th Street and Shore Parkway, where she had been stabbed twice in the neck. Despite her injuries, Suarez managed to run approximately 100 feet before collapsing.

Investigators believe the attack was random, as her belongings remained untouched. The scene was described as gruesome, with blood visible on nearby structures. A manhunt for the attacker is underway, and the police have found no evidence suggesting a motive related to robbery or sexual assault. Family members and neighbors expressed their grief and shock over the incident, calling it a tragic and alarming situation in their community.