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Phoenix food truck employee killed in stabbing

February 28, 2024

Heriberto Acosta, an employee of Mariscos Las Islitas food truck in Phoenix, Arizona was killed recently in a stabbing incident. A group of men attacked and killed Acosta while he and other employees were shutting down the food truck for the evening, according to a report by AZ Family.

There have been no arrests made, according to the report. The community has expressed concerns over the safety of the area.

"The truth is that I'm a little scared because I always come here to eat," Yezenia Hernandez said in the report. "I wish there were more police coming through here, especially at night because it's very dangerous around here."