Brooklyn Deli Worker Stabbed to Death Over Loose Cigarettes Dispute

Tragic Attack at East New York Bodega

• 💔 A 33-year-old deli worker, Diego Sandival Nava, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at a bodega in East New York.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 3:00 PM at the corner of Vancichlin Avenue and Hegamman Avenue.

Escalation of Violence

• ⚠️ The suspect reportedly entered the store, acted erratically, and screamed before leaving and then returning.
• 💥 When Sandival Nava intervened to prevent the suspect from reaching for loose cigarettes behind the counter, he was stabbed multiple times in the stomach.
• 🏥 The victim was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.

Community Mourns Victim

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sandival Nava was described as a hardworking father who lived in an apartment directly above the bodega.
• 🙏 He was known for helping others, ensuring they were okay and even providing food.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🚓 Police are actively searching for the suspect, and no arrests have been made as of the report.
• 📰 Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis provided the latest updates on the investigation from the scene.