33-year-old John K. Sylve was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Nov. 4 for his role in Steve Bushaw’s murder in West Seattle on February 1, 2009, according to the King County Prosecutor’s Office.
He was convicted of second degree murder with a firearm enhancement and the standard sentencing range was 15 to 23 years.
Sylve admitted he was one of two gunman who shot Bushaw in front of Talarico’s in the Junction and gave testimony against the convicted mastermind of the killing, 29-year-old Bryce Huber (who received 32 years in prison for first degree murder).
The murder was described as a revenge killing for the robbery of a drug dealer Huber believed Bushaw orchestrated. Police later said no evidence pointed to Bushaw’s involvement in the robbery.
Danny O’Neal, Jr, 30, admitted he was the other gunman and received a 15-year sentence for second-degree murder in September.
A jury was unable to reach a verdict for 32-year-old Brandon Chaney, the alleged getaway driver after Bushaw was shot. Prosecutors have said they are considering a retrial in his case.