PITTSBURGH \u2014 A man was convicted of shooting and killing another man outside a bar in the Hill District in 2024.<\/p>\n
Deshawn Wallace, 48, of Homewood, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Derrick Eggleton.<\/p>\n
Eggleton was 30 years old when he was shot in the abdomen outside a bar on the corner of Webster Avenue and Lawson Street in January 2024. He died at the hospital.<\/p>\n
PREVIOUS COVERAGE >> 1 person killed during shooting outside Hill District bar<\/a><\/p>\n Another man was also shot, and he survived. Wallace was found guilty of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment of another person for that.<\/p>\n According to Pittsburgh Police, Eggleton was killed because of a fight over a parking spot.<\/p>\n PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Man arrested after deadly January shooting outside Hill District bar<\/a><\/p>\n Prosecutors said Eggleton tried to run away after the initial shots were fired, but Wallace chased after him and shot him three times.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter having the opportunity to meet the victim\u2019s family, we truly hope that today\u2019s conviction can provide some measure of justice and comfort to you during these difficult times,\u201d said District Attorney Stephen Zappala. <\/p>\n Wallace is scheduled for sentencing on Feb. 1. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n