Help Leon Zoltzman Recover from Park Shooting

On Sunday May 4th 2025, my brother Leon Zoltzman became the victim of a horrific and senseless act of violence at Featherly Regional Park in Yorba Linda, California.

While attending a peaceful and family gathering at a VW (volkswagen) picnic/camp event with his VW buddies, Leon was the victim of a heinous act of violence along with his dear friend, Jamie Benn, who was also a victim of this horrific crime.

Leon was first struck by a truck—suffering serious injuries to his back, fractures from his lumbar spine L1-L5 and Thoracic T3 and T12— seconds later, he was shot on the right side of his chest, pierced across his chest missing his heart, the bullet lodged into his left armpit. His right forearm shattered due to blocking the gunshot, missing a major artery by millimeters, a gunshot that was directed towards his head. Third bullet grazed his left calf. The person who attacked him was someone Leon knew, but they had no personal relationship or interaction. The shooter was targeting someone else— and Leon happened to be standing at the wrong place at the wrong time. Leon had no part in the conflict and happened to be a bystander caught in the violence.

Leon is now in the hospital, undergoing emergency treatment and preparing for multiple surgeries. His recovery will be long, painful, and uncertain.

Leon is more than a victim—he’s a devoted fiancé and a loving father to two children. This tragedy has completely disrupted their lives and placed a heavy emotional and financial burden on his family.

We are asking for $75,000 to help cover:

Emergency surgeries and hospital care

Physical rehabilitation and long-term treatment

Medication, equipment, and mental health support

Lost income during recovery

Living expenses for his fiancée and children while Leon is unable to work and recovering from this traumatic event.

Our family is doing everything we can to support Leon and his loved ones, but we can’t do this alone. Any amount you can contribute—no matter how small—will make a meaningful difference in helping Leon heal and support his family through this nightmare.

Please donate if you can, and share this campaign with others. Your support means more to us than words can express.

With gratitude,

Erick Zoltzman