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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsJuly 29, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa man convicted of first-degree murder

A Tampa jury has found Dewayne Gallishaw guilty of first-degree murder following a fatal shooting during a sexual encounter in 2023. Gallishaw is scheduled to be sentenced to life in prison on August 28, 2023.

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Why It Matters

The conviction concludes a criminal case involving a homicide and the injury of a bystander in a Tampa apartment complex.

Key Facts

  • Dewayne Gallishaw was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury.
  • Gallishaw is scheduled to be sentenced to life in prison on August 28, 2023.
  • The incident occurred at an apartment on Marsh Harbor Place in Tampa in 2023.
  • The victim was killed after being invited to the apartment for a sexual encounter.
  • Gallishaw shot the victim in the head with a handgun.
  • Gallishaw fired rounds through a locked bedroom door where his boyfriend had taken refuge.
  • A 73-year-old neighbor in an adjacent apartment was struck by gunfire and survived.
  • Evidence presented included witness testimony, body cam footage, and helicopter surveillance.

Who's Mentioned

organization13th Judicial Circuit“The judicial circuit overseeing the case.”organizationHillsborough County State Attorney’s Office“The office that announced the conviction and sentencing date.”personScott Harmon“Assistant State Attorney who prosecuted the case.”personCrews Chambers“Assistant State Attorney who prosecuted the case.”other911“Emergency services called by the defendant's boyfriend.”locationMarsh Harbor Place“The location of the apartment where the incident occurred.”personDewayne Gallishaw“The defendant found guilty of first-degree murder.”