July 28, 2026 Newark, N.J.-Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II announced today that a Newark man has been convicted of first-degree murder and weapons charges in connection with a 2024 murder in Newark. On July 24, 2026, following approximately two hours of deliberations, a jury found Shaheed Hall, 36, guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree…

What happened

Newark, N.J.-Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N.

On July 24, 2026, following approximately two hours of deliberations, a jury found Shaheed Hall, 36, guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a gun, and second-degree possession of a gun for an unlawful purpose.

Key details

Following, the verdict Hall pleaded guilty to additional charges of certain persons not to have weapons and being a persistent offender.

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The prosecution proved that on April 28, 2024, Hall opened fire on Deshaun Winston 50, of Newark, while Winston was seated in his wheelchair and speaking with another man on Osborne Terrace.

Winston was struck twice in the head and once in the neck, resulting in his death.

Additional surveillance footage also showed Hall later returning to the area and shooting Winston.

Hall was arrested on June 14, 2024, at the Veterans Courthouse in Newark after appearing there in connection with an unrelated matter.

Winston’s family with some measure of closure.

He faces a minimum of 30 years to life in prison.

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Background and context

The case was tried before the Honorable Christopher S.

Video surveillance introduced at trial showed Hall and Winston engaged in a heated conversation approximately two hours before the shooting.

What officials said

After the trial Assistant Prosecutor Bryashia Atchison said, “We hope this verdict provides Mr.

We thank the Newark Police Division and the Essex County Homicide Task Force for their dedication and professionalism throughout this investigation.

What happens next

Hall is scheduled for sentencing on October 2, 2026.

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Legal note: Charges and allegations are accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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