New York man convicted of fatally stabbing EMS worker as she walked to a store to get food
The victim, Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, 61, was ambushed while heading to a corner store in her uniform to get something to eat. One of the first responders to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, she was months away from a planned retirement when she died.
Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. He's scheduled to be sentenced on June 30 and faces 25 years to life in prison, according to prosecutors.
There was no indication Russo-Elling knew Zisopoulos, who fled to his apartment and was arrested after locking himself inside. Zisopoulos' lawyer previously said his client 'has a past psychiatric history going back to 2018.'
District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement she hopes the conviction 'brings Alison's family, friends and coworkers solace as we continue to grieve her loss.'
Russo-Elling was posthumously promoted to captain.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Toronto Star
2 hours ago
- Toronto Star
New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike' bat flip
WOODBURY, N.J. (AP) — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the plate to chants of 'Marco! Marco!' from his Little League teammates as he settled in for a night of baseball, after his family got mixed up in a court case where a judge — not an umpire or coach — made the call that allowed him to take the field. The 12-year-old Little Leaguer played Thursday night for his New Jersey team hours after he faced a suspension from his team's first state tournament game after he was ejected for flipping his bat as he celebrated a home run.
Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Toronto Star
What's behind the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that left at least 14 dead
BANGKOK (AP) — Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed a Thai soldier and 13 civilians and wounded 14 soldiers and 32 other civilians. Thailand responded with air strikes.
Toronto Star
4 hours ago
- Toronto Star
What's behind the clash between Thailand and Cambodia that left at least 14 dead
BANGKOK (AP) — Armed clashes have broken out between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed a Thai soldier and 13 civilians and wounded 14 soldiers and 32 other civilians. Thailand responded with air strikes.
