Izaiah Riojas, 22, was fatally shot on August 15, 2020, on San Antonio’s West Side. According to the San Antonio Police Department, several people were inside a vehicle near Rosemont at Bethel Place Apartments on Acme Road in the early morning when a gun being handled in the car discharged. Riojas was struck in the back, exited the vehicle, ran toward an apartment courtyard, collapsed, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Bexar County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound.

Police say some people at the scene fled while others remained and were interviewed. Among those present, 19-year-old Jaime Riojas was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Family members described Izaiah as passionate about basketball; loved ones later organized a memorial tournament in his honor. Questions remain about why immediate medical help was not obtained and who else in the vehicle should be held accountable. If anyone has information about that night or knew Izaiah, please share what you know.