Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Fatal Tampa Stabbing
Shamek Carter-Bowick received a 55-year prison sentence following a guilty plea for a 2023 murder in Tampa.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Remote Work
A Tampa man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and related charges. The conviction stems from the November 2023 stabbing death of a construction supervisor at a townhome.
Why it matters
The sentencing marks the resolution of a violent home invasion case that shook the Easthaven development. Justice officials have now secured a significant prison term while continuing legal proceedings against a co-defendant.
Shamek Carter-Bowick received a 55-year prison sentence following his guilty plea in Hillsborough County court. His co-defendant, Ja'Quan Glymp, is currently awaiting trial and faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
The players
Shamek Carter-Bowick
The 25-year-old was convicted of second-degree murder after pleading guilty to charges related to a fatal 2023 home invasion.
Ja'Quan Glymp
The 34-year-old co-defendant is currently facing charges for his alleged involvement in the construction supervisor's murder.
The details
Carter-Bowick and Glymp reportedly wore hard hats and face masks when they entered the residence in the 9200 block of Rock Harbour Way. The duo proceeded to rob and stab the construction supervisor before fleeing the scene.
Timeline
The stabbing occurred in November 2023.
Carter-Bowick was arrested in December 2023.
Carter-Bowick was sentenced on October 5, 2026.
Legal Context
This sentencing follows the standard application of the Florida sentencing guidelines for second-degree murder, which allow for significant terms in violent cases. Such outcomes are common in Hillsborough County for incidents involving armed home invasions and homicide.
The resolution of this case brings a conclusion to a violent event that occurred within the local residential community. Residents of the Easthaven area may note the closure of this investigation as legal proceedings against the second suspect move forward.
The takeaway
Authorities have successfully secured a long-term sentence for one participant in this violent crime. Legal observers continue to monitor the ongoing jury selection process for the second individual charged in the incident.
Further reading
For more information on local legal proceedings, visit the Tampa Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFLA.
