Mother of Ex-NYPD Officer Expresses Sorrow Over Son’s Alleged Crime

The mother of an ex-NYPD officer, accused of fatally stabbing a Brooklyn jogger, has spoken out about the heartbreak she feels over her son’s alleged crime. She also shared her condolences for the victim’s family. Fatma Mohassib, from her Brooklyn home, expressed sorrow for both families affected by the tragedy involving her son, Sayed Mohassib.

Fatma Mohassib acknowledged her 27-year-old son had experienced mental health challenges, spending up to two months in psychiatric hospitals over recent years. Despite these challenges, she emphasized that he had never previously displayed aggression or harm towards others.

“My son, right now, he needs help,” she said. “He was a Boy Scout, a black belt. He was excellent in every area. He attended the mosque regularly and went to Brooklyn College.”

Allegations against Sayed Mohassib include the murder of 28-year-old jogger, Katie Suarez, who was attacked along the Belt Parkway. Prosecutors claim Suarez’s blood was discovered splattered in Sayed’s apartment post the alleged attack.

The victim, beloved in her community and working as a bank teller, had no prior connection to Sayed. Her death in the apparent random attack sparked shock and grief.

Fatma Mohassib expressed deep sorrow for the loss suffered by Suarez’s family. “My heart goes deep for the mother and father. We both lost,” she lamented.

The incident, according to court documents, involved Sayed Mohassib stabbing Suarez twice in the neck. Following the attack, he fled home and was captured on surveillance footage disposing of his blood-soaked clothes and attempting to clean the blood-stained walls.

Sayed Mohassib, driven by paranoia according to his statements recorded during the arrest, believed there were threats directed at his family. His mother noted the mental health struggles that existed within the family, mentioning her ex-husband’s confinement in a psychiatric facility.

Sayed was apprehended on Saturday following the discovery of surveillance footage. During his arraignment, held on November 8, 2026, in Brooklyn Criminal Court, he was ordered to remain in custody without bail.