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Suspect arrested in connection with NYC jogger's murder: Police

The NYPD arrested a man on Saturday in connection with the killing of Katie Suarez, who was stabbed while jogging in Brooklyn last week.

Suspect arrested in connection with NYC jogger's murder: Police

Katie Suarez, a 28-year-old Brooklyn jogger, was brutally murdered on October 30. The NYPD announced the arrest of Sayed Mohassib, a 27-year-old former New York City teacher's aide, on Saturday. Police claim they found evidence placing Mohassib at the scene of the attack. Mohassib, who was previously associated with the NYPD and the Marines, has been charged with second-degree murder.

The victim, who called her father around 8 p.m. Friday, was found stabbed in the neck three days later, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny. Mohassib, who has a history of mental health issues, was last seen working near the crime scene at a Brooklyn public elementary school. No motive has been revealed by investigators.

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