Hutchinson, Minnesota, has turned out in a big way to support the friends and family of Amber Czech.

Investigators say Czech, 20, was killed at work by her coworker.

Charges said 40-year-old David Delong struck a victim, later identified by family as Czech, multiple times with a sledgehammer inside Advanced Process Technologies in Cokato, Minnesota.

Delong told investigators he didn't like her and that he had been planning to kill her for some time.

"It's unimaginable to know there is evil like that in this world," said longtime family friend Shannon Visser.

Visser has known the Czech family for two decades. She's seen Amber grow up, from coaching the sharp 3-point shooter to a passionate welder who had big dreams.

For those who love Czech, every day has started with the sharp pain

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