Rodolfo Julio Arco, known as Rudy, was a 57-year-old Hispanic man who was killed on August 31, 2019, in Odessa, Texas. He was reportedly driving home from work when a bullet struck him during the mass shooting that took place in Midland and Odessa, which caused multiple casualties. Authorities identified the shooter as Seth Aaron Ator, who was later found, engaged in a standoff with police and was fatally shot. Ator had a reported history of mental health issues and had been reported to authorities before the attack.

In the years after the shooting Rudy’s family joined other victims’ relatives in filing lawsuits against various parties, including the state of Texas and the shooter’s estate, pursuing accountability and compensation. The case also prompted community discussion about mental health care and gun policy.