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‘Chose to do the unimaginable’: 22-year-old sentenced after randomly killing a man at buffet
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ben Bradley , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual was found guilty of murdering a 66-year-old man in the parking lot of a buffet.
A recent sentencing in Arizona has resulted in a 22-year-old being imprisoned for 20 years. The individual was found guilty of murdering a 66-year-old man in the parking lot of a buffet. The incident occurred nearly two years ago in Avondale.
The victim had just finished lunch and was in his car when he was approached and shot. Further details about the case are available from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, including the events surrounding the arrest and sentencing of the perpetrator.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent sentencing in Arizona has resulted in a 22-year-old being imprisoned for 20 years. The individual was found guilty of murdering a 66-year-old man in the parking lot of a buffet. The incident…
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