St. Pete Sushi Stabbing Ruled Self-Defense Pending Review

Dustin Hedenberg was fatally stabbed outside Ahi Sushi in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, after exhibiting erratic behavior and attacking the restaurant owner, Fayun Zhang. Prior to the incident, Hedenberg assaulted someone at a nearby Scientology Center before moving to the restaurant, where he knocked Zhang down and punched him repeatedly. During the struggle, Zhang defended himself by stabbing Hedenberg with a screwdriver. Hedenberg was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. Police have not filed charges against Zhang and are consulting with the State Attorney’s Office as the investigation continues. The event led to the temporary closure of 1st Avenue North for police activity.