By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Atlantic County announced that an Atlantic County petit jury convicted Shamar Scott, 29, of Galloway, of murder and related offenses in the February 10, 2019, shooting death of Demond Tally (pictured) on Presbyterian Avenue in Atlantic City.
Atlantic County officials said the resulting investigation was led by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Atlantic City Police Department.
Scott was charged in this crime in April 2021, according to Atlantic County officials.
ACPO officials said at the conclusion of a multi-week trial, Scott was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of Murder, a crime of the first-degree, Conspiracy to commit murder, a crime of the first-degree, Unlawful possession of a handgun, a crime of the second-degree, Possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, a crime of the second-degree, and Possession of a firearm by a convicted person, a crime of the second-degree
In addition to Scott, ACPO authorities said Steven Martinez and Deshawn Hose are also charged with participating in the conspiracy to murder the victim, Demond Tally.
Atlantic County officials say those cases are pending trial.
Sentencing will be held May 5, 2025, before the Hon. Donna Taylor, J.S.C. Assistant Prosecutor Paige Jedlicka represents the State, Atlantic County officials stated.