Brian Rush, 31, was found dead on the porch of a residence in the 6600 block of Franklin Avenue in East Bakersfield, California, on June 14, 2016. He had sustained at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation led to the arrest of his mother, 69-year-old Joice Rush, who was booked into the Sheriff’s Office Central Receiving Facility and charged with first-degree murder. Neighbors reported frequent arguments between Joice and Brian and said they had seen Brian hopping fences into other yards. Brian had a lengthy criminal history, including nine misdemeanor and four felony cases, largely for grand theft, possession of stolen vehicles and controlled substances. In August 2016 the District Attorney dropped the murder charge against Joice Rush, citing insufficient evidence and choosing not to re-file at that time.

Are there readers who knew Brian or Joice or who have information about what happened on Franklin Avenue that day?