Oscar Cortez-Ruiz, 24, of Palmetto, Florida, was fatally shot on March 29, 2015. He was found in a driveway in the 500 block of 60th Avenue East in Bradenton at about 3:30 a.m. after being shot in his car. Cortez-Ruiz had taken someone home from the El Paisano Restaurant and Bar when another car pulled up, an occupant exited and shot him. He tried to flee but collapsed and was later pronounced dead at Blake Medical Center from the gunshot wound.

Investigators identified 34-year-old Alfonso Cano-Cano as a suspect and charged him with second-degree murder. Cano-Cano reportedly recognized Cortez-Ruiz at the bar and followed him to the scene; surveillance video was instrumental in identifying him. Authorities said the shooting was tied to a fight between the men two years earlier, and they indicated additional arrests were possible as the investigation continued. The sheriff’s office noted Cortez-Ruiz’s death was one of three Manatee County homicides that week and asked the public for information.

If anyone knew Oscar, saw him that night, or has information about the events at El Paisano Restaurant and Bar or along 60th Avenue East, please come forward.