Isaac Montoya, 19, was fatally shot on December 22, 2024, near Baird Court and Powers Circle in Woodland, California. The shooting happened around 4 p.m.; Isaac was taken to UC Davis Hospital and later died of his injuries. Police say he had met with a man in his 20s, described as about 6 feet tall and wearing dark clothing. After the meeting the man shot Isaac and fled toward the Bel-Air Market and has not been located.

Isaac’s family describes him as a devoted son, brother, uncle and cousin; his older brother Cody Montoya called the killing senseless and said the loss has profoundly affected the family, especially around the holidays. The community has organized a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Woodland police ask anyone with information or home surveillance footage from the afternoon of December 22 to contact the department’s Non-Emergency Line at 530-666-241 or the 24-Hour Tip Line at 530-661-7850.

If anyone knew Isaac or saw a man fitting that description near Baird Court and Powers Circle on December 22, please share what you know.