Former NYPD Officer Charged in Brooklyn Runner’s Murder, Sparks Hiring Practice Debate
In Brooklyn, New York, Sayed Mohassib, a former NYPD officer and current elementary school aide, has been charged with the murder of runner Katie Suarez. The arrest has sparked concerns from a state lawmaker regarding the hiring practices of the…
New York, NY, November 8, 2026 — A former New York City Police Department officer, identified as Sayed Mohassib, has been charged with the murder of Katie Suarez, a runner, in Brooklyn, New York. Mohassib is also currently employed as an elementary school aide.
The arrest of Mohassib has prompted a state lawmaker to express concerns regarding the hiring practices of the New York City Department of Education. These concerns stem from Mohassib’s history of employment issues with the NYPD prior to his current role as an educator.
The specific details of Sayed Mohassib’s prior employment issues with the NYPD were not provided in the available information. Likewise, the identity of the state lawmaker raising concerns and the precise nature of their stated concerns regarding the Department of Education’s hiring protocols were not detailed.
The investigation into the murder of Katie Suarez is ongoing. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s office is handling the prosecution. The New York City Department of Education’s hiring review process is expected to be under scrutiny following this development.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the charges, the nature of the alleged crime, or any statements from Mohassib’s representatives were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michelle L. Price | The Associated Press on www.nbcnewyork.com, see more information here.
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