The man convicted of shooting and wounding an undercover detective in New Bedford two years ago will spend at least five years behind bars, 12 News has learned.

Denzel Gomes pleaded guilty earlier this week to two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of assault and battery with a firearm, and one count each of attempted assault and battery with a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and carrying a firearm without a license.

Detectives believe Gomes was in the backseat of a moving car when he shot and wounded New Bedford Police Detective Lavar Gilbert, who was sitting in an unmarked cruiser parked outside a pizza shop in July 2023.

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