Odulio Rodriguez, 36, was killed on July 2, 2022, while working as a security guard during an attempted robbery at Gravity Tobacco in Oildale, Bakersfield, California. The shooting happened about 4:50 p.m. when a gunman entered the shop on Roberts Lane near Locust Street and opened fire. Rodriguez was shot at least once and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family and his girlfriend, Karissa Garcia, described Rodriguez as fun-loving, someone who enjoyed singing, joking around, and spending time in nature. He is survived by his parents, siblings, and many friends. Authorities identified and arrested 19-year-old Cesar Vasquez on July 6, 2022, charging him with murder; he was booked into Kern County Jail. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone saw the area around Roberts Lane and Locust Street on July 2, 2022, or has information about the incident, please share what is known with investigators.