Teen Convicted Of Killing Overbrook Dog Walker Gets 25 To 80-Year Sentence
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The teen who was convicted of shooting and killing a man walking his dog in Overbrook in March 2015 was sentenced Thursday.
Tyfine Hamilton, 17, plead guilty to third degree murder for the death of 51-year-old James Stuhlman. He was sentenced 25 to 80 years in prison.
Sentenced: Tyfine Hamilton pled guilty to 3rd Degree Murder for the death of 51yr old James Stuhlman. He will serve 25-80yrs in prison.
— Philadelphia DAO (@Philly_DAsOfc) June 9, 2016
According to police, then 15-year-old Hamilton was the triggerman in the fatal shooting. They say he, along with 15-year-old Brandon Smith and a 14-year-old, were all playing basketball before they decided to rob someone.
"At one point, he did plead for his life. He said 'please don't shoot me' … and they still shot him one time," said Homicide Captain James Clark.
Both Hamilton and Smith were freshman at Overbrook High School.
Hamilton's co-conspirator, Brandon Smith, will face trial in March, 2017.
— Philadelphia DAO (@Philly_DAsOfc) June 9, 2016
Smith, who was charged as an adult, faces trial next March.
The third, 14-year-old suspect faces lesser charges.