FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 25-year-old Fall River man was convicted yesterday of first degree murder in connection to the Valentine’s Day 2018 shooting death of a 24-year-old. Keishon Workman was convicted of first degree first degree murder and carrying an illegal firearm in connection to the death of 24-year-old Maurice Timberlake after after a two week trial in Fall River Superior Court. Workman was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. According to a release, this was the maximum sentence allowed by law because the defendant was 19 years old at the time of the slaying. According to the prosecution, on Feb. 14, 2018 the defendant stalked and then ambushed the victim at the corner of South Main Street and Morgan Street in Fall River. The victim was then shot seven times from close range during the broad daylight shooting. “This was a premeditated and brutal killing in broad daylight on a city street. The victim was shot seven times and the lives and safety of other innocent people were put in jeopardy by the defendant’s action. As stated in the victim impact statements after the verdict, this senseless murder has upended the lives of the victims family who loved him very much,” said District Attorney Quinn in a statement. “I thank them for their patience during the past six years waiting for the opportunity to have the defendant held accountable by the jury. I hope the verdict brings some solace to the victim’s family. I want to thank the prosecution team for their efforts in presenting a strong case and the jury for their service during the two week trial,” he continued. Categories: News