Herley Williams, 35, was sentenced to 40 years to life for the murder of Todd Jones. The shooting took place on July 21, 2023, at North Goodman Street and Diringer Place in Rochester, NY.
A 35-year-old man, Herley Williams, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Friday for the 2023 murder of 35-year-old Todd Jones. The fatal shooting occurred on July 21, 2023, at the intersection of North Goodman Street and Diringer Place in Rochester , New York. Williams was convicted by a Monroe County jury of murder and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Williams had shot Jones at close range.
In addition to the murder conviction, Williams was also found to be in possession of an illegal firearm at the time of his arrest. Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Kennedy stated that the sentence was made possible by the thorough investigation conducted by the Rochester Police Department and the valuable testimonies provided by civilian witnesses. She emphasized that Williams' actions were both violent and deliberate, noting that as a repeat violent felony offender, he was fully aware of the severe consequences. Kennedy expressed that Williams' imprisonment would contribute to the safety of the community
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