NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County judge dismisses second-degree murder charge in death of DJ Shy Guy
A Hillsborough County judge has dismissed a second-degree murder charge against the individual accused of shooting and killing Tampa DJ Dedrick Sykes, professionally known as DJ Shy Guy. The victim's family publicly addressed the court's decision following the dismissal.
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The dismissal of this criminal charge ends the current prosecution for the death of a prominent local figure, impacting the legal status of the accused and the resolution of the case for the victim's family.
Key Facts
- A Hillsborough County judge dismissed the second-degree murder charge against the man accused of killing Dedrick Sykes.
- Dedrick Sykes was a well-known Tampa DJ who performed under the name DJ Shy Guy.
- The family of Dedrick Sykes provided a public statement to 8 On Your Side following the court's ruling.
Who's Mentioned
personDarren Jones“Spokesperson for the Sykes family”personKourtney Berry“Witness and girlfriend of Dedrick Sykes”personCurtis Reddick“Uncle of Dedrick Sykes”locationHillsborough County“Jurisdiction of the court and incident”organization8 On Your Side“The news outlet that reported on the family's statement.”personJoel Moreno-Cobo“Defendant in the murder case”personDedrick Sykes“Victim, also known as DJ Shy Guy”personLyann Goudie“Hillsborough County Circuit Judge”