San Jose Safeway Clerk Killing: 18-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life
San Jose, California – A man convicted in the killing of a Safeway clerk in San Jose has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Tevita Tuakalau was attempting to steal a bottle of liquor when the clerk, Manny Huizar, confronted him during an overnight shift in June 2022. The incident escalated into a fist fight, leading to Huizar’s tragic death. At the sentencing hearing, both families were emotional, with Huizar’s family expressing …