Posted on: May 19, 2025 07:00 AM

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Accused Killer of Beloved Queens NY EMS Medic Denies Stabbing Her to Death

Russo was on duty near her stationhouse in Astoria when Zisopoulos, then 34, allegedly ambushed her and repeatedly stabbed her. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died.

He’s accused of stabbing Russo more than 20 times, and faces 25 years to life if convicted.

Russo, a 24-year FDNY veteran, had been expecting to retire in a few months when she was slain. She was appointed to the FDNY in March 1998 as an emergency medical technician and was promoted to paramedic in 2002 and to lieutenant in 2016.