ASTORIA, Queens
New York's flags will be flown at half-staff to memorialise FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was slain in a horrific, unjustified attack on September 11, 2001.
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The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of 20th Avenue and Steinway Street in Astoria. Lieutenant Russo-Elling was randomly stabbed to death while on duty and standing in front of FDNY EMS Station 49. Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh stated at a news conference, "EMS personnel exist solely to assist and save other people's lives." "To be attacked and killed while assisting others is terrible and infuriating for our department in ways I cannot explain."
"She served the city for twenty-five years. She was a first responder at the World Trade Center. She received many commendations for her bravery and lifesaving efforts. And she was universally adored at this work "Kavanagh remarked.
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Mayor Eric Adams of New York City stated on Thursday that the city has lost a hero who served residents for over two decades. Adams stated, "Every day they perform their duties in a manner that many of us don't understand is risky." "She was employed by the city. For this, she made the ultimate sacrifice." Kavanagh noted that EMS members exist purely to help and save other people's lives, and that being fatally attacked while attempting to rescue others is "heartbreaking and infuriating" in ways she cannot adequately articulate.
Chief of Detectives for the NYPD, James Essig, revealed that a 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder. Two witnesses to the stabbing, according to Essig, pursued the suspect to his third-floor flat, where he locked himself. The Hostage Negotiation Team and Emergency Service Unit eventually persuaded him to leave his residence and he was apprehended.
The culprit will be held accountable for his conduct, according to Mayor Adams. Thursday night, FDNY posted on Facebook moving images of the lieutenant's respectful transfer from the hospital. As her flag-draped body was taken through the throng and loaded into an ambulance, dozens of first responders could be seen commemorating the slain paramedic.
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After the incident, Zisopoulos fled and hurried to 19-80 and 41st Street, where he barricaded himself in his apartment on the third story. The hostage negotiation team and the emergency service unit persuaded the suspect to leave the building. The officers escorted him across the street. He displayed no emotion on his face. Neighbors describe him as a loner whom they frequently observed roaming about the neighbourhood without expression. Neighbor Camilla Groth claimed,
"He appeared to have a routine." "Just strolling around the block, perhaps within a two- or three-block radius, always alone, never using his phone, never conversing with anyone, and always by himself; he is extremely self-sufficient. And I observed this." However, he is now accused of unfathomable violence. Unprovoked assault against a public servant. Wednesday night, Russo's body emerged from an emergency facility surrounded by uniformed FDNY workers. In response to Russo's death, the FDNY Firefighters and Fire Officers associations issued a joint statement.
"Alison Russo's death is a terrible reminder of the hazards that every member of the FDNY and uniformed forces faces. Her terrible murder saddens every member of the New York City Fire Department. We stand with our heads bowed in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Department, and we will always be here to help our FDNY family during this incomprehensibly tough moment. We send our sincere sorrow and sympathy to Alison's family, friends, and coworkers."
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