Casa Grande police are actively searching for Tristen Lee Alvarez, a 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning. Authorities have classified Alvarez as armed and dangerous following the alleged homicide of 37-year-old Jacob Encinas. The incident took place in the parking lot of the Airport Tavern, located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Viola Street. According to police reports, officers responded to the scene at 1:45 a.m. and discovered Encinas suffering from a single gunshot wound to the torso. Despite emergency response efforts, Encinas was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators state that Alvarez fled the area before law enforcement arrived on the scene. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the shooting was preceded by a verbal argument between the two men in the parking lot. Detectives indicate that significant evidence has been collected to support the investigation, though Alvarez remains at large. The Casa Grande Police Department is urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any information regarding Alvarez's whereabouts. Individuals with information are asked to contact Detective T. Miller directly at (520) 840-2824 or via email at TMiller@casagrandeaz.gov. Alternatively, tips can be submitted through the Casa Grande Police Department nonemergency line at (520) 421-8700, selecting option 7. For those wishing to remain anonymous, the Silent Witness program can be reached at (520) 836-2100. Police emphasize that any information, no matter how small, could be crucial in apprehending the suspect and bringing closure to the victim's family. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to review evidence and interview witnesses to build the case against Alvarez.