On July 24, 2024, shortly before midnight, Fresno County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call about a shooting at a residence near West Mount Whitney and Garfield Avenues in Riverdale, California. Officers found 35-year-old Isaias Lopez of Coalinga with gunshot wounds; despite first aid from deputies and EMS, Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene. Homicide detectives and the Crime Scene Unit processed the scene and interviewed several witnesses.

Investigators determined that a group of acquaintances had gathered at the residence and a disturbance among them escalated to gunfire that fatally struck Lopez. Some people left the scene before deputies arrived. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Richard Antunez at (559) 600-8221 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867; callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Lopez is remembered by family, friends, and community members as kind and friendly; funeral arrangements were made and the family has requested privacy and support. If anyone who knew Lopez or was at the residence that night has information, please come forward to assist the investigation.