Joey Holtz

Death by Force

Joey Holtz, a 33-year-old bar manager and executive chef at Myst Lounge in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, tragically lost his life on August 13, 2018. Holtz was shot in the chest during an altercation near the intersection of 5th Avenue and Market Street. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. when Holtz and a companion got into a confrontation with another group. Witnesses reported that Holtz swung a folding sign at the group, which led to one of the men opening fire. Despite the efforts of bys ...Read More

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