Jogger Stabbed in Neck on Brooklyn Path
A 28-year-old woman was in critical condition after an attack near Bath Beach on Friday night.
By Luis Medina ·
A 28-year-old woman suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck while jogging in Brooklyn on Friday night. Police said she was in critical condition at the time of the attack.
The incident happened around 8 p.m. near Shore Parkway and Bay 17th Street in the Bath Beach neighborhood. The victim was running eastbound along the Shore Parkway Greenway when she was struck. Emergency crews took her to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.
The New York Post reported that the woman had been training for the New York City Marathon scheduled for Sunday. New York Road Runners, the event organizer, stated that records show she had entered previous races. However, the group could not confirm if she was registered for the upcoming event.
Police have not released the victim's name or identified a suspect. An NYPD spokesperson confirmed on Saturday that the woman was still alive. It remained unclear if the attacker was known to the victim or what caused the confrontation.
The location overlooks Gravesend Bay with views of Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. The New York Road Runners said they were sad to hear of the attack and extended sympathy to the victim's family.
Investigators are asking the public for assistance. People with information can call the NYPD Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477 or submit a tip online. All tips are kept confidential.
