Arturo Velazquez Chavez, 35, was shot and killed while working alone at a food truck on January 24, 2025. He was preparing orders at the Mexican JV American food truck off of N.C. 55 in Durham when the fatal shooting occurred. Family members described him as hardworking and generous; his brother Julio Velazquez Chavez owns the food truck and said Arturo was helping him fulfill a dream.

Durham authorities identified and arrested 32-year-old Jeisson Munoz-Valencia and charged him with murder in connection with the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation. The community posted messages at the food truck and family members organized a fundraising event at 2601 N.C. 55 and a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.

If anyone knew Arturo or was at the food truck that day, can you share what you saw or any information that could help the investigation?