Peter Zisopoulos, a 37-year-old resident of Astoria, was found guilty of murdering FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo in a trial that concluded on Monday in Queens Supreme Court. Russo, a dedicated public servant and 24-year EMS veteran, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack while on duty. The attack occurred just a short distance from her stationhouse. The jury reached a verdict in under an hour, signifying the overwhelming evidence against Zisopoulos, who inflicted 20 stab wounds on Russo, impacting vital organs. The incident has left the community mourning an essential public servant.
Peter Zisopoulos, 37, was convicted of murdering FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo in a brutal, unprovoked attack just steps from her stationhouse in Queens.
The jury took less than an hour to convict Zisopoulos, who fatally stabbed the 61-year-old Russo 20 times, showcasing an act of extreme violence.
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