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After deliberating for two hours and five minutes, the Hopkins County jury that convicted 17-year-old Gavin Heath Gilbert of murder, and handed down its sentence. Gilbert was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Tyrese O’Neal Pryor of Sulphur Springs. The jury did not assess a fine. Gilbert showed no emotion as the verdict was read by District Judge Eddie Northcutt. He must serve 27-1/2 years behind bars before he becomes eligible to apply for parole.