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The suspect in the deadly FDNY emt sting found unable to stand in court



The suspect in the deadly FDNY emt sting found unable to stand in court

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The man who is accused of being accused Feat a FDNY paramedic in Queens a little more than two years ago was not suitable for being in court.

Peter Zisopoulos, 36, was charged with murder After killing the EMS captain Alison Russo on September 29, 2022 in an unprofitable attack in Astoria. He was not guilty.

Zisopoulos received an emergency psychiatry when the attempt begins. His lawyers argued that he was diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The judge is expected to carry out a hearing to Zisopoulos' doctors on Wednesday.

Some of Russos love are not satisfied with the decision.

“Obviously this is frustrating for them [FDNY] Members and family in particular because we always have to come here. Justice was not served justice, “said FDNY Ems Lt. Anthony Almojera.

Alison Russo killed in random attacks in Queens

Russo was on duty and had left the station house to get food when Zisopoulos Allegedly went out of a nearby residential building, ran towards Russo and stabbed them several times with a knife. The attack occurred in the middle of the afternoon.

Good Samarita tried to confront Zisopouloswho ran back into his apartment and barricaded himself. He was later taken into custody.

Russo was taken to a local hospital where she died.

Russo, 61, Was a 25-year-old FDNY veteran Who had reacted to the World Trade Center on September 11th. At the time of her death she was a lieutenant and was moved to captain posthumously. It also served as as A voluntary Emt and paramedic in Huntington on Long Islandwhere she lived.

She left a daughter, her parents and a younger brother.

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