TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A man from Scottsdale was sentenced to life for a carjacking that led to a death, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
On Aug. 21, 2019, Gabriel Milford Kavoka, 39, hailed a taxi to Casino, Ariz. then shot the driver and carjacked the vehicle upon arrival.
Police were in pursuit through Mesa and the chase ended when Kavoka crashed into a police car.
Kavoka pleaded guilty to second degree murder. He will face two concurrent life sentences.
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