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 unlawful possession of a gun, and second-degree possession of a gun for an unlawful purpose. Following, the verdict Hall pleaded guilty to additional charges of certain persons not to have weapons and being a persistent offender.
The case was tried before the Honorable Christopher S. Romanyshyn J.S.C.
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. Video surveillance introduced at trial showed Hall and Winston engaged in a heated conversation approximately two hours before the shooting. 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.
After the trial Assistant Prosecutor Bryashia Atchison said, “We hope this verdict provides Mr. Winston’s family with some measure of closure. We thank the Newark Police Division and the Essex County Homicide Task Force for their dedication and professionalism throughout this investigation.”
Hall is scheduled for sentencing on October 2, 2026. He faces a minimum of 30 years to life in prison.
Anyone with information related to criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.
SHAHEED HALL
