This is the suspected gunman in the murder of Vincent Ruiz - a decades-old cold case in the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's online database.
Ruiz, 23, was shot in the chest during a fight on West 44th Avenue in Denver by three young men - accompanied by three teenage girls - cruising in a black 1962 Ford on Sept. 8, 1970, police said at the time.
Those six would be in their 70s or 80s today. Perhaps others know about the Ruiz murder, too. If you have information, call the anonymous CrimeStoppers hotline at (720) 913-7867.
The suspects' Ford was described as being shiny, meaning it was probably well maintained, someone's prized possession.
The tragedy unfolded when one of the men in the Ford made an obscene gesture toward Ruiz and Archuletta, who were driving to a fast-food eatery. A short time later the pair encountered the Ford again on West 44th Avenue at Lowell Boulevard - and three shots rang out.
The cars continued west to Bryant Street where the Ford forced Ruiz and Archuletta to turn north. The cars stopped and the confrontation ensued.
The three men jumped out of the Ford and Ruiz jumped out of his car - with Archuletta following carrying a torque wrench and chain.
Ruiz grabbed hold of the wrench and chain when more shots rang out - and he took a bullet to the chest.
The three men hopped back in the Ford and sped off, still with the teenage girls still inside - and lobbed more bullets toward Archuletta during their getaway.
Archuletta said the gunman was aged 24 to 28, of heavy build with black combed back hair, stood 5-foot-8 and weighed 180 pounds. The two other men were described as white, aged 18 to 21, and of small build. There was no description of the girls.
The Ford's license plate contained the numbers 49 or 94.
Police found Ruiz outside 2545 West 44th Avenue. He resided at 4603 Clay Street.
[Images: Denver Police Department]
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