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Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Al Arabiya
Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Fatal Stabbing of 9/11 Emergency Responder
A New York man on Monday was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency worker while she was on a break, according to prosecutors. Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted in May of second-degree murder for killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, then 61, as she walked from her fire department station to a nearby store for food in 2022. She was remembered by mourners as a dedicated public servant who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. There's no indication that Zisopoulos knew Russo-Elling. His public defender lawyer has said that Zisopoulos has a past psychiatric history going back to 2018. The lawyer did not immediately respond to a message left with his office on Monday. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz called the killing 'brutal' and 'senseless.' Russo-Elling was months away from retirement when she died. She was promoted posthumously from EMS lieutenant to the rank of captain. 'Today we are appreciative that her killer has been sentenced to the maximum punishment: 25 years to life. This sentencing speaks to the brutality of the crime, and though it won't bring her back, I pray it will finally give her family the closure they deserve,' said Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of 9/11 emergency responder
A New York man on Monday was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency worker while she was on a break, according to prosecutors Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted in May of second-degree murder for killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, then 61, as she walked from her fire department station to a nearby store for food in 2022. She was remembered by mourners as a dedicated public servant who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. There's no indication that Zisopoulos knew Russo-Elling. His public defender lawyer has said that Zisopoulos 'has a past psychiatric history going back to 2018.' The lawyer did not immediately respond to a message left with his office on Monday. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz called the killing 'brutal and senseless.' Russo-Elling was months away from retirement when she died. She was promoted posthumously from EMS lieutenant to the rank of captain. 'Today, we are appreciative that her killer has been sentenced to the maximum punishment: 25 years to life. This sentencing speaks to the brutality of the crime, and though it won't bring her back, I pray it will finally give her family the closure they deserve,' said Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker. Monday's sentencing came after the unrelated fatal shooting of two on-duty firefighters in Idaho over the weekend.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Associated Press
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of 9/11 emergency responder
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man on Monday was sentenced to serve 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of a veteran emergency worker while she was on a break, according to prosecutors Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted in May of second-degree murder for killing Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, then 61, as she walked from her fire department station to a nearby store for food in 2022. She was remembered by mourners as a dedicated public servant who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. There's no indication that Zisopoulos knew Russo-Elling. His public defender lawyer has said that Zisopoulos 'has a past psychiatric history going back to 2018.' The lawyer did not immediately respond to a message left with his office on Monday. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz called the killing 'brutal and senseless.' Russo-Elling was months away from retirement when she died. She was promoted posthumously from EMS lieutenant to the rank of captain. 'Today, we are appreciative that her killer has been sentenced to the maximum punishment: 25 years to life. This sentencing speaks to the brutality of the crime, and though it won't bring her back, I pray it will finally give her family the closure they deserve,' said Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker. Monday's sentencing came after the unrelated fatal shooting of two on-duty firefighters in Idaho over the weekend.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
New York man convicted of fatally stabbing EMS worker as she walked to a store to get food
A New York man was convicted Monday of fatally stabbing a longtime emergency services officer in a 2022 unprovoked attack that took place steps away from her station in Queens. 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.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Washington Post
New York man convicted of fatally stabbing EMS worker as she walked to a store to get food
NEW YORK — A New York man was convicted Monday of fatally stabbing a longtime emergency services officer in a 2022 unprovoked attack that took place steps away from her station in Queens. 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.
