Knife Attack on Running Woman in Brooklyn: $10,000 Reward for Perpetrator
In New York, 28‑year‑old Katie Suarez, who was stabbed in the neck while running in Brooklyn, is fighting for her life. Police are searching for the attacker.
The knife attack that occurred in the Brooklyn area of New York City has worried neighborhood residents. 28‑year‑old Katie Suarez was stabbed repeatedly in the neck while running on Friday evening, October 30. The severely injured young woman was taken to the hospital, but the assailant has not yet been apprehended.
According to police investigations, Suarez was running eastward on Shore Parkway Greenway in the Bath Beach neighborhood around 8:00 p.m., near Bay 17th Street. After the attack, her father, who had not heard from her, went looking for the young woman and found her lying on the ground in blood.
Medical teams called to the scene transported Suarez to NYU Langone Hospital‑Brooklyn. The 28‑year‑old woman's condition was described as critical, and doctors are continuing treatment.
10,000‑Dollar Reward for Finding the Assailant
The New York Police Department (NYPD) launched a wide‑scale investigation to identify the perpetrator. On Sunday evening, a CrimeStoppers information booth was set up at the scene, and a $10,000 reward was announced for information that would help apprehend the suspect.
Police have not yet determined the motive or the identity of the perpetrator. No arrests related to the incident have been announced.
Neighborhood Residents Experience Security Concerns
The attack on the beachfront path used daily by runners, cyclists, and families shook the local community. Some long‑time residents of the neighborhood expressed their sorrow over the incident, noting that violent events in the area are rarely seen.
While a small memorial area was set up in front of the house where Suarez lives for the young woman, her neighbors gathered to support her family and await the young woman's recovery.
Call for Lighting and Security Cameras
New York State Senator Stephen Chan called for a reassessment of security measures on Shore Parkway Greenway after the attack. Chan said that lighting around the highway should be improved and security cameras installed on the bike path.
NYPD Calls on Witnesses
Police asked people on the eastbound bike lane between Bay 8th Street and Bay 17th Street near Belt Parkway on Friday, October 30, between 19:56 and 20:12, to contact them.
Those with information about the incident can reach the NYPD Crime Stoppers line at 1‑800‑577‑TIPS (8477). Spanish tips can be submitted at 1‑888‑57‑PISTA (74782). Reports can also be sent via the NYPD website or the @NYPDTips account on the X platform. Officials said all tips would remain confidential.
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