On a Saturday night in September 2023, 18-year-old Izayah Montano of Clovis, New Mexico, was shot and died of his injuries on or around September 23. Izayah, a Hispanic male known to family as Zay Zay or ThaTha, was described by relatives as a sports‑loving young man who enjoyed basketball, football and boxing and who spent time at the local gym. He was close to his family, especially his younger sister and cousin, and is mourned by his parents, siblings, girlfriend and a large extended family.

Clovis law enforcement opened a homicide investigation after the shooting.

If anyone saw or heard anything about that September night in Clovis, or knew Izayah and can help investigators, please come forward.