New York, NY, November 10, 2026 — A former NYPD officer and current Department of Education (DOE) school aide has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old NYC public school aide.

The suspect, identified as Sayed Mohassib, faces charges for the killing of Katie Suarez. Suarez’s body was discovered near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Mohassib, who is also employed by the DOE as a school aide, has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him.

The discovery of Suarez’s body and the subsequent arrest of Mohassib have initiated a review of the Department of Education’s employment protocols. Specifically, the scrutiny is focusing on the hiring practices within the DOE, particularly concerning individuals with a history of mental health issues. The extent of Mohassib’s past mental health challenges and how they were addressed during his employment with the DOE was not detailed.

Mohassib’s background includes a prior tenure as an officer with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) before transitioning to his role within the school system. The circumstances surrounding his departure from the NYPD were not provided.

Katie Suarez was employed as a school aide within the New York City public school system. Her age was reported as 28. The exact date her body was found, and the timeline of events leading to Mohassib’s arrest were not specified. Further details regarding the investigation, the cause of death, and the nature of the relationship between the victim and the accused were not immediately available.

The Department of Education has not released a statement regarding the specific hiring practices under review or Mohassib’s employment status following the charges. The investigation is ongoing.

Story summarized from the original created by Liz Calvario l TODAY on www.nbcnewyork.com, see more information here.

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