Curtis Ayers who shot dead Kansas detective avoids death penalty by pleading guilty

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Curtis Ayers shot and killed Brad Lancaster, a Kansas detective, on May 9
Ayers pleaded guilty to murder as well as to nine other charges
He will be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole

By Ariel Zilber For Dailymail.com and Associated Press

Published: 16:13 EST, 3 January 2017 | Updated: 17:36 EST, 3 January 2017

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A gunman who shot dead a Kansas City, Kansas, police detective and then led authorities on a wild goose chase that included a carjacking and three car thefts cut a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty on Tuesday.

Curtis Ayers pleaded guilty Tuesday to gunning down Detective Brad Lancaster on May 9.

He also pleaded guilty to nine other charges related to Lancaster's death.

The 28-year-old Ayers agreed to serve life without parole on the murder count.

Curtis Ayers (left) pleaded guilty Tuesday to gunning down Detective Brad Lancaster (right) on May 9

He could face additional prison time on the nine other charges when he is sentenced March 14.

Prosecutors say Lancaster was shot seven times when he exchanged gunfire with Ayers near the Kansas Speedway.

Ayers fled in the officer's unmarked car, then hijacked a vehicle with two children inside before abandoning it in nearby Basehor, Kansas.

The two unidentified children were unharmed, police reported.

Prosecutors say Lancaster was shot seven times when he exchanged gunfire with Ayers near the Kansas Speedway. Police take pictures of a car connected to the shooting

He drove into Kansas City, Missouri, where police shot and wounded him before taking him into custody.

Lancaster is survived by his wife and two daughters.