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Mass shooting convict sentenced to life without parole

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Published 7:58 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Jose Lopez has been given two consecutive life sentences without parole along with additional decades of prison time.

Lopez was convicted of murdering 20-year-old Ande Blackthunder and 19-year-old Danny Garcia.

The shooting took place nearly two years ago and Lopez was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and five counts of aggravated assault this past March. 

Lopez will serve this time without a possibility for parole.

In a statement given to the judge, Lopez says he understands the reaction from all families of those involved in the case.

Lopez can appeal the sentencing, and according to his attorney, has indicated he will do just that.

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