On December 8, 2023, 33-year-old Coty Bruhn was fatally shot at his workplace, Holz Rubber Company, in Lodi, California. The shooting happened in the afternoon while more than 100 employees were at the facility. Bruhn was shot multiple times by an assailant who fled the scene.

Investigators identified 25-year-old Frank Avila as the primary suspect and arrested him on December 11, 2023, in Galt after a separate burglary investigation; Avila was found sleeping under clothing in a guest bedroom and taken into custody without incident. Both Avila and Bruhn worked at Holz Rubber Company, and authorities believe the attack was targeted. The motive remains under investigation. A GoFundMe established by Valerie Quintana seeks help with Bruhn’s funeral expenses and describes him as kind-hearted and ambitious.

If anyone worked at Holz Rubber Company or was at the facility that day and has information, please share what you know.