Deadly stabbing investigation at Phoenix QuikTrip

Man dies after being found stabbed at QuikTrip

Days after a deadly shooting at a QuikTrip in Phoenix, a man died after being found stabbed at the same gas station near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road, police said.

PHOENIX - Days after a deadly shooting at a QuikTrip in Phoenix, a man died after being found stabbed at the same gas station, police said.

What we know:

The incident happened just after 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at a QuikTrip near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road.

The Phoenix Police Department says officers arrived at the scene and found 35-year-old Ryan Festa with a stab wound.

Festa was taken to a hospital where he died.

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A man died at the hospital after being found stabbed at a QuikTrip on Feb. 23 near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road, police said.

What they're saying:

Investigators believe Festa was stabbed at a nearby bus stop and then walked to the QuikTrip for help.

"The suspect left before police arrived. Currently, no suspects have been detained; however, detectives are actively following leads," Sgt. Phil Krynsky said.

QuikTrip statement on incident

"On Sunday night, an individual walked inside the QuikTrip location near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road seeking help for a stab wound suffered somewhere other than store property. While the individual’s injuries were fatal, we are grateful to the QuikTrip employees and customers who immediately provided assistance while waiting for first responders to arrive. As always, we appreciate the swift response of the Phoenix Police Department and are working closely to assist in the investigation of this incident."

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

Dig deeper:

Last week, a man was shot and killed at the same QuikTrip. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting.