Family: Teen killed Saturday ‘loved by so many’

Sacramento police are investigating the early Saturday shooting death of a 16-year-old boy.

Family members identified the victim as Isaiah Diaz, a student at American Legion High. Diaz was shot around 1:30 a.m. while standing outside his grandmother’s home on 17th Avenue, in the Colonial Village neighborhood.

Diaz’s relatives took him to a hospital before Sacramento police arrived. From there, fire personnel transported him to a trauma center, where he later died.

About 30 of Diaz’s friends and relatives gathered in front of his house Saturday afternoon, standing near a makeshift memorial. The memorial featured candles, balloons and pictures of Diaz with his family.

Diaz’s mom, Jackie Anderson, described her son as a fun-loving kid who enjoyed football and basketball.

His aunt, Roxanne Diaz, said her nephew “was a good kid, loved by so many.”

Pointing to the dozens already gathered to pay respects, she said many more would soon arrive.

“This isn’t even a quarter of the family,” she said.

No arrests have been made in the incident. Police have not determined a motive, but said the shooting did not appear to be a random act.

The Sacramento Police Department urges anyone with information to contact its dispatch center at 916-264-5471 or Crime Alert at 916-443-4357, or text a tip to 274637. Enter SACTIP followed by the tip information. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000, police said.

This story was originally published October 3, 2015 at 10:32 AM.