Food truck vendor stabbed & killed in west Phoenix


๐Ÿšš A food truck vendor was stabbed and killed during a brawl at 11:30 p.m. Saturday at Van Buren and 35th Avenue in west Phoenix.

What happened?

Police say the Mariscos Las Islitas food truck was preparing to close when a vehicle pulled up and multiple men began fighting with the vendors. Heriberto Acosta, 41, suffered several stab wounds and died at the hospital.

Detectives do not know the motive for the attack.

Tip line

๐Ÿ“ž If you have any information regarding the case, you can call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 1-800-343-TIPS.

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