PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A 24-year-old Providence man received two consecutive life terms in prison for fatally shooting a romantic rival in March 2009.
Miguel Davis looked glum as Superior Court Judge Robert Krause meted out two life sentences as required by law for a person convicted of first-degree murder and discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence that results in death. In addition, he received 10 years to serve concurrently for carrying a pistol without a license.
Civilized society would be better with Davis behind bars until he reaches age 60-plus, Krause said.
A jury convicted Davis in February following a 12-day trial in which witnesses told of a romantic rivalry brewing between Davis and Dominique Gay. Davis shot and killed 22-year-old Gay in broad daylight near Porter and Broad streets.