Police Detained Man Who Fatally Stabbed 25-Year Veteran EMS Lieutenant in Astoria
19-80 41st St, Astoria, Queens
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Summary
- Police detained a man who fatally stabbed an FDNY EMT Lieutenant and barricaded himself inside an apartment in Astoria, Queens Thursday afternoon, officials said.
- At 2:10 p.m., EMS Lt. Allison Russo was crossing the street near 20th Avenue and 41st Street in an attempt to get food when she was stabbed throughout her body by a 34-year-old man wielding a knife.
- Russo, a 25-year veteran of the FDNY EMS and a first responder to the World Trade Center attack, was severely injured and taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
- The suspect was chased back to his apartment at 19-80 41st Street where he barricaded himself inside.
- Police responded to the scene and called in negotiators to attempt to remove the man without further incident.
- Eventually, the suspect left the building and was taken by officers to the 114th precinct where he awaits charges.
- Detectives are investigating.
Timeline
Firefighters stated that the suspect is in custody. There were no additional injuries, and EMS units have been released.
According to multiple news reports, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Contrary to an earlier report, police stated that a suspect is barricaded and is not at large.
A Citizen user shared video from the scene.
Police are working to determine whether the person who sustained a stab wound is a firefighter or a medic. They added that the person is in critical condition.
Firefighters stated that a person stabbed a medic, who is receiving medical care. They added that the suspect took a woman inside the barricaded building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 19-80 41st St.
Police established a perimeter.
Firefighters and police are on the scene with a person who assaulted a medic and barricaded him or herself inside a building with another person.
Incident reported at 19-80 41st St.
Firefighters stated that the suspect is in custody. There were no additional injuries, and EMS units have been released.
According to multiple news reports, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Contrary to an earlier report, police stated that a suspect is barricaded and is not at large.
A Citizen user shared video from the scene.
Police are working to determine whether the person who sustained a stab wound is a firefighter or a medic. They added that the person is in critical condition.
Firefighters stated that a person stabbed a medic, who is receiving medical care. They added that the suspect took a woman inside the barricaded building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 19-80 41st St.
Police established a perimeter.
Firefighters and police are on the scene with a person who assaulted a medic and barricaded him or herself inside a building with another person.
Incident reported at 19-80 41st St.
Firefighters stated that the suspect is in custody. There were no additional injuries, and EMS units have been released.
According to multiple news reports, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Contrary to an earlier report, police stated that a suspect is barricaded and is not at large.
A Citizen user shared video from the scene.
Police are working to determine whether the person who sustained a stab wound is a firefighter or a medic. They added that the person is in critical condition.
Firefighters stated that a person stabbed a medic, who is receiving medical care. They added that the suspect took a woman inside the barricaded building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 19-80 41st St.
Police established a perimeter.
Firefighters and police are on the scene with a person who assaulted a medic and barricaded him or herself inside a building with another person.
Incident reported at 19-80 41st St.
Firefighters stated that the suspect is in custody. There were no additional injuries, and EMS units have been released.
According to multiple news reports, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Contrary to an earlier report, police stated that a suspect is barricaded and is not at large.
A Citizen user shared video from the scene.
Police are working to determine whether the person who sustained a stab wound is a firefighter or a medic. They added that the person is in critical condition.
Firefighters stated that a person stabbed a medic, who is receiving medical care. They added that the suspect took a woman inside the barricaded building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 19-80 41st St.
Police established a perimeter.
Firefighters and police are on the scene with a person who assaulted a medic and barricaded him or herself inside a building with another person.
Incident reported at 19-80 41st St.
Firefighters stated that the suspect is in custody. There were no additional injuries, and EMS units have been released.
According to multiple news reports, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
Contrary to an earlier report, police stated that a suspect is barricaded and is not at large.
A Citizen user shared video from the scene.
Police are working to determine whether the person who sustained a stab wound is a firefighter or a medic. They added that the person is in critical condition.
Firefighters stated that a person stabbed a medic, who is receiving medical care. They added that the suspect took a woman inside the barricaded building.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 19-80 41st St.
Police established a perimeter.
Firefighters and police are on the scene with a person who assaulted a medic and barricaded him or herself inside a building with another person.
Incident reported at 19-80 41st St.
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I don’t know about anyone else but I’m sick and tired of our elected officials turning their backs on crime. New Yorkers do not want to be the next Chicago. 🙏🏻for this EMT and her family.
@Dontlettheoppscatchulacking Chicago is very beautiful. There’s is good and bad everywhere you go.
Praying for the medic. I’m a first responder and this is my nightmare.
@BonesawBiggs Thank you!!!!
Y'all blame everyone else except the criminal
@nite13 noooooo everyone is responsible his family his teachers our mental health facilities our laws our Gov all dropped the ball
I've lived here my whole life it's never been like this. The people running this city aren't doing anything about it - all over the city. They care more about the rights of criminals
@king_of_nynex let’s see what you will say of anything like this happens to you or your family.
I don’t know about anyone else but I’m sick and tired of our elected officials turning their backs on crime. New Yorkers do not want to be the next Chicago. 🙏🏻for this EMT and her family.
@Dontlettheoppscatchulacking Chicago is very beautiful. There’s is good and bad everywhere you go.
Praying for the medic. I’m a first responder and this is my nightmare.
@BonesawBiggs Thank you!!!!
Y'all blame everyone else except the criminal
@nite13 noooooo everyone is responsible his family his teachers our mental health facilities our laws our Gov all dropped the ball
I've lived here my whole life it's never been like this. The people running this city aren't doing anything about it - all over the city. They care more about the rights of criminals
@king_of_nynex let’s see what you will say of anything like this happens to you or your family.
I don’t know about anyone else but I’m sick and tired of our elected officials turning their backs on crime. New Yorkers do not want to be the next Chicago. 🙏🏻for this EMT and her family.
@Dontlettheoppscatchulacking Chicago is very beautiful. There’s is good and bad everywhere you go.
Praying for the medic. I’m a first responder and this is my nightmare.
@BonesawBiggs Thank you!!!!
Y'all blame everyone else except the criminal
@nite13 noooooo everyone is responsible his family his teachers our mental health facilities our laws our Gov all dropped the ball
I've lived here my whole life it's never been like this. The people running this city aren't doing anything about it - all over the city. They care more about the rights of criminals
@king_of_nynex let’s see what you will say of anything like this happens to you or your family.
I don’t know about anyone else but I’m sick and tired of our elected officials turning their backs on crime. New Yorkers do not want to be the next Chicago. 🙏🏻for this EMT and her family.
@Dontlettheoppscatchulacking Chicago is very beautiful. There’s is good and bad everywhere you go.
Praying for the medic. I’m a first responder and this is my nightmare.
@BonesawBiggs Thank you!!!!
Y'all blame everyone else except the criminal
@nite13 noooooo everyone is responsible his family his teachers our mental health facilities our laws our Gov all dropped the ball
I've lived here my whole life it's never been like this. The people running this city aren't doing anything about it - all over the city. They care more about the rights of criminals
@king_of_nynex let’s see what you will say of anything like this happens to you or your family.
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I don’t know about anyone else but I’m sick and tired of our elected officials turning their backs on crime. New Yorkers do not want to be the next Chicago. 🙏🏻for this EMT and her family.
@Dontlettheoppscatchulacking Chicago is very beautiful. There’s is good and bad everywhere you go.
Praying for the medic. I’m a first responder and this is my nightmare.
@BonesawBiggs Thank you!!!!
Y'all blame everyone else except the criminal
@nite13 noooooo everyone is responsible his family his teachers our mental health facilities our laws our Gov all dropped the ball
I've lived here my whole life it's never been like this. The people running this city aren't doing anything about it - all over the city. They care more about the rights of criminals
@king_of_nynex let’s see what you will say of anything like this happens to you or your family.