BRONX, NY – A Bronx man has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for two separate shooting incidents involving NYPD officers, including one that took place inside a precinct, resulting in the wounding of an officer. The sentencing was announced today by Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark.
Robert Williams, 45, of Evergreen Avenue, was sentenced by Bronx Supreme Court Justice Ralph Fabrizio. Williams pleaded guilty to two counts of Attempted Murder in the first degree on August 31, 2023, and will serve the sentences concurrently.
According to investigation records, on February 8, 2020, at around 8:30 p.m., Williams approached a marked NYPD van at 906 Simpson Street. After a brief conversation with two officers inside the vehicle, Williams opened fire, hitting one officer and causing injuries to his chin and neck.
The second incident occurred on February 9, 2020, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Williams entered the main area of the 41st Precinct stationhouse and fired shots at multiple officers, including a Lieutenant and a Sergeant. One of the shots hit the Lieutenant in his right arm. Williams then proceeded to a side room in the precinct where he fired shots at another Sergeant, a Police Officer, and a civilian employee.
When Williams ran out of ammunition, he began walking towards the exit. Officers opened fire but did not hit Williams, who then surrendered by throwing himself to the ground and tossing the gun to the police. He was taken into custody at the scene.
District Attorney Clark stated that the officers showed “tremendous restraint” and commended them for their actions. She also noted that the defendant will now serve a lengthy prison term for his attacks on officers who risk their lives daily.