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.
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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.
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