A 19-year-old Wareham man convicted of the voluntary manslaughter of Dwayne “Tuttie” Borges, who was stabbed to death in 2014, has been sentenced to 18-20 years in prison.

Demetrius Goshen was sentenced Tuesday, April 12 by Brockton Superior Court Judge Richard Chin.

Goshen was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter on March 17 following a five-day trial in Brockton Superior Court. Beth Stone, a district attorney spokeswoman, said Goshen's defense attorney had requested a sentence of five to seven years.

“Dwayne Borges was just 23 years old when he was stabbed to death in this seemingly senseless, brutal act,” said Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz. “I am hopeful that over time, and with their memories of Dwayne held close, this family can now move forward and begin to heal.”

Borges, of Brockton, was stabbed eight times inside the Wareham Cumberland Farms on Main Street in the middle of the day on Oct. 8, 2014.

Borges was taken to Tobey Hospital and then flown to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office, an employee reported seeing Borges and four men fighting just before Borges was stabbed.

After the incident, the men fled and the employee showed police surveillance video of the attack. Soon after, the suspects were arrested.

During the trial, the jury heard evidence that Goshen had been armed with a knife before entering the store. That same weapon was found discarded in a bush near the store with Borges’ blood on the blade.

Charges are pending against Jared Frye for his role in the incident. Adrian Garcia and Latroy Hairston pleaded guilty to assault and battery and are each serving probation for five years.