Mayor Adams' Statement on the Arrest of a Suspect for the Murder of Azsia Johnson

July 1, 2022

NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after the New York City Police Department (NYPD) arrested a suspect for the murder of Azsia Johnson, a 20-year-old woman killed Wednesday night on the Upper East Side:

"Azsia Johnson's family is hurting, they deserve justice, and we will deliver it.

"I am relieved to report to New Yorkers that we have captured the individual who we believe murdered this young woman as she walked with her baby. I'd like to applaud the NYPD for their valiant efforts to track down this alleged killer.

"All New Yorkers stand with the Johnson family in this difficult time."

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