EMS lieutenant stabbed to death in Queens; suspect take into custody
The suspect, 34-year-old Peter Zisopoulos, was taken into custody after barricading himself in a nearby building.
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The suspect, 34-year-old Peter Zisopoulos, was taken into custody after barricading himself in a nearby building.
Police say the 34-year-old man now faces murder and weapons charges. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The owner said the 34-year-old suspect appeared "unhinged," and "... like he was on another planet" in the moments leading up to the stabbing death of Alison Russo-Elling. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
While on duty Thursday afternoon, Alison Russo-Elling was on her way to get food when a man, seemingly unprovoked, stabbed her to death on a corner in Queens. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
Russo-Elling, a 25-year member of the FDNY, was stabbed to death on the job on Thursday afternoon. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on the EMT's career.
Russo was a 25-year veteran of EMS and received multiple honors during her career, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The suspect barricaded himself in a building nearby, but police were able to get him out and take him away in handcuffs, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
A man is in custody after police said he stabbed an on-duty EMT to death in Astoria.
The lieutenant was rushed to the hospital, but she did not survive, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
For the first time in U.S. history, two openly gay candidates are facing off in the general election for Congress. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Sources tell CBS2 the victims were caught in the crossfire between opposing groups.
An evening at a Queens park was cut short Tuesday night because of a shootout. Four people were hurt, and the suspects are still on the run. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Four people were injured following a shooting in Queens on Tuesday.
Elizabeth Gomes said the suspect arrested in last week's assault should have never been on the streets.
A man with a long arrest record is in custody in connection with the brutal attack of a woman in a Queens subway station. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to the victim, who says it could have happened to anyone, and she's warning subway riders to be careful.
Experts say the entire borough is lacking trees, but especially College Point, Flushing and parts of the southeast.
The Queens borough president's office is investing $100,000 in trees that will be planted around the borough. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Police say the suspect tried to wrestle the driver out of a parked car, which then accelerated and crashed.
Police say a vehicle slammed into a KFC in Queens during an attempted carjacking Monday afternoon. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has video from the scene.
Honoring Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a woman got to meet the blood donor who helped save her life.
Police arrested a man who they say stole a car in Queens, then crashed it into a KFC, all while the innocent owner of the car was still inside. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
A suspect is under arrest after a wild chain of events ended with him crashing a stolen car into a fast food restaurant in Queens. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Police say officers responded to call about a large group fighting at 95th Avenue and 120th Street.
Police are searching for the driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Richmond Hill, Queens.
The NYPD says a 39-year-old man was trying to enter his house when a gunman confronted him, and they started to fight.
