Billy Anthony Avila, 40, was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Hampton Inn on Oak Street in Bakersfield, California. The shooting occurred on June 10, 2021; officers responded to reports of a shooting there on the morning of June 9, 2021, and found Avila with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say Avila was ambushed by two people who waited for him to exit the hotel. As he began placing items in his vehicle the assailants fired from a nearby car, then approached and fired additional rounds. A total of 15 rounds were discharged and 11 struck Avila. The vehicle used in the attack was a Nissan Altima that was later recovered being driven by a third person who was attempting to dispose of it.

Two suspects have been identified as Angel Cordero, 27, and Jerry Ortega, 23, and authorities charged them with murder and related offenses. Prosecutors reported DNA and other physical evidence tying the suspects to the vehicle and the scene. What can anyone who knew Avila or saw activity around the Hampton Inn during early June 2021 share with investigators?