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Joey Holtz

Case from San-diego, CA dated Aug 13, 2018

Victim Details

Joey Holtz

Male

San-diego

CA

2018-08-13

33

Joey

Holtz

06/24/2026

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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 ...
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  • Police: No charges filed in fatal Gaslamp shooting; suspect released
  • Bar fight leads to fatal shooting in the Gaslamp
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    I've been thinking about the impact of this tragedy on Joey Holtz's son, Levi. It's just so difficul... ...Read More
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