Gabriel Maddox was killed in the series finale of “How to Get Away with Murder.” He was shot by Frank Delfino during a confrontation outside the courthouse.
In the final season of “How to Get Away with Murder,” Gabriel Maddox, played by Rome Flynn, becomes increasingly entangled in the show’s web of secrets and lies. Throughout the season, Gabriel seeks to uncover the truth about his father’s death and his connection to Annalise Keating and her group of law students. His quest for answers puts him at odds with many characters, leading to heightened tensions.
In the dramatic series finale, titled “Stay,” the tension culminates outside the courthouse where Annalise’s trial is taking place. Frank Delfino, one of Annalise’s most loyal associates, confronts Gabriel. Frank is in a state of emotional turmoil after discovering that he and Bonnie are the children of Hannah Keating, making them half-siblings to Annalise’s late husband, Sam Keating. In a tragic turn of events, Frank shoots and kills Gabriel, believing he poses a threat to Annalise’s freedom and could potentially ruin their lives with the information he has.
Gabriel’s death is one of the many shocking moments in the series finale, which wraps up the complex narrative that spanned six seasons. His character’s arc ends abruptly, leaving viewers to ponder the tragic nature of the cycle of violence and secrets that the show explored.