A beloved Tampa Bay DJ known as "DJ Shy Guy" was shot and killed Friday night in Ybor City, in what police are calling a roadway dispute, leaving his family and community heartbroken and demanding answers.

Dedrick Sykes, who worked at 7th and Grove lounge for over six years and performed at wedding venues throughout Tampa and Lakeland, was fatally shot on East 5th Avenue and North 22nd Street. Tampa Police describe it as a verbal argument that escalated into a shooting.

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According to Tampa Police, the shooter has claimed self-defense and has not been charged. Officials will not release the shooter's name because it remains an active criminal investigation.

"I was stunned. I was quickly saddened, because no one deserves that, regardless of their c

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