Jury Convicts New Rochelle Man of Murder
Robert Wooten was found guilty of killing Meisha Williams in a 2024 apartment shooting.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Violence
A Westchester County jury convicted 30-year-old Robert Wooten of second-degree murder for the death of 30-year-old Meisha Williams. Wooten killed Williams inside her New Rochelle apartment in August 2024.
Why it matters
The conviction brings legal closure to a violent 2024 shooting that occurred within a local residence. Wooten now faces a significant prison sentence for the murder and weapon possession charges.
A Westchester County jury convicted Robert Wooten of second-degree murder and three weapon possession counts. The defendant currently remains in custody at the Westchester County Jail while awaiting sentencing.
The players
Robert Wooten
The 30-year-old defendant was found guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges.
Meisha Williams
The 30-year-old victim was fatally shot inside her apartment in New Rochelle.
The details
During the trial, evidence showed that a verbal confrontation preceded the shooting, during which Wooten fired five shots at Williams, striking her twice in the back. Following the shooting, Wooten disposed of the firearm in a sewer before fleeing to Jamaica, Queens, where he was apprehended hours later.
Timeline
August 24, 2024: Robert Wooten shot and killed Meisha Williams.
October 23, 2026: A jury returned a guilty verdict against Robert Wooten.
Legal Context
This case follows established New York State Penal Law guidelines regarding the prosecution of violent felonies and mandatory sentencing for second-degree murder. Such convictions reflect the ongoing efforts by Westchester County authorities to resolve cases involving lethal firearm violence.
The conviction concludes a high-profile criminal case that resulted in the arrest and prosecution of a dangerous offender. Residents in the area can expect no further immediate safety concerns related to this specific incident as the perpetrator remains incarcerated.
The takeaway
The successful prosecution of this case emphasizes the evidentiary weight of witness and physical accounts in local homicide trials. Readers should note that legal processes in Westchester County for serious felonies follow strict protocols for sentencing and incarceration.
Further reading
Learn more about local public safety and criminal proceedings in the New Rochelle violence section.
