Brooklyn Jogger Katie Suarez Dies After Random Waterfront Stabbing While Training for the NYC Marathon: Father Found Her
A 28-year-old New York City woman has died after being attacked in what investigators describe as an entirely random stabbing along a Brooklyn waterfront trail. Katie Suarez, an avid runner training for the New York City Marathon, was removed from life support at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn three days after being stabbed twice in the neck.
The fatal assault occurred while she was jogging to meet her parents for an evening run, leaving detectives searching for answers and a community in shock.
Her family confirmed her death after doctors kept her on life support through the weekend following the brutal assault on Shore Parkway.
The Tragic Timeline on Shore Parkway
On Friday night around 8:00 p.m., Suarez spoke with her father over the phone, letting him know she was roughly a half-mile away from their designated meeting spot. When she failed to arrive just minutes later, her parents grew worried and split up along the path to search for her.
Her father was the one who made the harrowing discovery: his daughter was lying on the trail with two critical stab wounds to her neck around 8:15 p.m.
Emergency medical personnel rushed Suarez to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn in critical condition, where medical teams fought for three days to save her life before she succumbed to her injuries.
Katie Suarez
Targeted Crime vs. Random Violence: Debunking the Motive
When an attack occurs on a public path, initial speculation often leans toward an altercation, a robbery gone wrong, or a targeted assault. However, investigators quickly found no evidence connecting Suarez to any ongoing dispute or known threat.
Instead, evidence indicates this was an unprovoked, random encounter that happened in a matter of seconds.
“This is a person who is very family-oriented, very work-oriented, was a productive, beautiful member of society. Unfortunately, this horrific event happened to her. Right now, it seems that it’s random. Nobody else would have known that she was running there at that particular time.”
Suarez, who worked as a bank teller at TD Bank, was a 2020 graduate of Brooklyn College with a degree in television and radio.
Key Details of the Investigation
The table below summarizes the documented details of the ongoing investigation led by the New York City Police Department:
| Investigation Element | Official Case Status |
|---|---|
| Location of Incident | Shore Parkway waterfront jogging path, Brooklyn, NY |
| Time of Attack | Approximately 8:15 p.m. |
| Suspect Status | Unidentified; suspect remains at large |
| Public Reward | Up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest |
| Specialized Units Deployed | NYPD K-9 units and police dive teams |
How Investigators Are Searching for the Suspect
The NYPD has mobilized extensive resources across the area to track down the assailant before evidence disappears:
- Rideshare Dashcam Appeals: Police are actively asking rideshare drivers and motorists who traveled near the Shore Parkway corridor on Friday evening to review and submit dashcam recordings.
- Canine and Dive Operations: Specialized K-9 search teams have combed nearby brush along the waterfront path, while NYPD divers searched the adjacent water for the weapon.
- Public Tip Incentives: A $10,000 reward remains active for anyone providing credible information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the perpetrator.
The NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline is urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward anonymously by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
💬 The tragic loss of Katie Suarez highlights deep concerns surrounding runner safety across city parks and waterfront paths.
📱 As detectives review digital video feeds and patrol Brooklyn corridors, community members are watching closely for updates.
👇 Have you experienced security concerns while running in local parks or greenways? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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