The incident unfolded just before 4 p.m., prompting the swift response of law enforcement.
A chef at Brian Pieri’s Bar Lucca in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, reportedly stabbed a fellow employee, leading to the chef’s subsequent arrest on Saturday
Whitemarsh police received reports of a stabbing at Brian Pieri’s Bar Lucca on Hector Street and quickly arrived at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that an altercation between the restaurant’s chef and another employee escalated, culminating in the chef allegedly stabbing the victim. The as-yet-unidentified chef was apprehended just a block away from the restaurant.
Law enforcement recovered a knife at the scene, further supporting the gravity of the incident. The victim, sustaining non-life-threatening stab wounds, was promptly transported to Lankenau Hospital for medical attention.
Brian Pieri, the owner of Bar Lucca, expressed gratitude to the staff and Whitemarsh police for their prompt and effective handling of the situation
Brian Pieri acknowledged the unfortunate altercation between two staff members and emphasized the establishment’s commitment to supporting the staff member involuntarily involved in the incident.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on the well-being of the affected staff member. The Whitemarsh police department, Chef Will from Brian Pieri’s Bar Lucca, and his team receive accolades for their incredible work. Brian Pieri’s Bar Lucca is now at the center of an unfolding investigation, leaving the community awaiting further details on this unfortunate incident involving the chef.