Release updated on 05-24-25 at 7:16 AM

Shortly before 6 p.m., Friday, May 23rd, Officers responded to a stabbing at 364 1 Avenue North, Ahi Tuna.

The wounded man, Dustin Hedenberg, was transported to Bayfront Hospital where he died. His next of kin has been notified.

Through their investigation, detectives learned that Hedenberg had been behaving erratically and punched a person at the Scientology Center at 336 1st Avenue North moments before the stabbing.

Hedenberg then made his way to Ahi Sushi where he engaged in a heated confrontation with business owner Fayun Zhang. Hedenberg struck Zhang, knocked him down and began punching him.

At one point Zhang grabbed a screwdriver and stabbed Hedenberg. Hedenberg was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Zhang has not been charged at this time. Detectives will confer with the State Attorney's Office as they continue to investigate to determine if charges are warranted.