Suspect wanted in man’s murder in Denver is still at large, police say
A 34-year-old man wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder is still at large after more than a year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
admin
A 34-year-old man wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder is still at large after more than a year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Jesus Angel Arvizo is a suspect in the death of James “Jay” Montoya, who was reported missing after leaving a Lakewood bar in April 2023 and whose remains were found in Saguache County in July 2023. Investigators believe Arvizo shot Montoya while they were in a vehicle in Denver’s Globeville neighborhood.
Arvizo is also wanted by the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force in Colorado Springs, the agency said in an alert Friday.
The COVOTF in #ColoradoSprings is seeking the public's help in finding #fugitive Jesus ARVISO, who is #wanted by @DenverPolice for 1st degree #murder.
Anyone with info can submit a tip to https://t.co/Mr44o8NSKG or call 1-877-926-8332. #FugitiveFriday pic.twitter.com/U8l3nybIxD
— U.S. Marshals Service Denver (@USMSDenver) November 8, 2024
Arvizo allegedly got into an argument with Montoya after the pair left a Lakewood bar and then shot him when the argument escalated. Denver police identified him as a suspect in the case in October 2023.
Arvizo, who the U.S. Marshals also identified as Arviso, has family in the Alamosa area and ties to New Mexico.
He’s described as white; 5 feet, 10 inches tall; and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
Arvizo is considered armed and dangerous, according to the U.S. Marshals. Anyone with information about his whereabouts can submit a tip by calling 1-877-926-8332, online at usmarshals.gov or through the USMS Tips app.
Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
