Murder Indictment For 2021 Fatal Shooting In Elmont: Nassau DA

MINEOLA, NY — An alleged gang member of the Bloods was arraigned on murder and weapon charges for a shooting in Elmont three years ago, prosecutors said.

Christopher Semoy, 22, who is currently incarcerated in Marcy Correctional Center, was indicted on second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

He pleaded not guilty and was remanded. Semoy is due back in court on June 14.

"This defendant allegedly used extreme violence to settle a score with 20-year-old Khasiem Woton in 2021. Semoy allegedly shot the young man in the stomach, chased after him, and fired once more to ensure he had inflicted as much damage as possible," said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

According to the charges, on September 24, 2021, Semoy and his friends went to the St. Vincent DePaul parking lot to meet the victim, 20-year-old Khasiem Woton, and others to fight.

After a dispute, Semoy allegedly fired one shot and hit Woton in the stomach.

Woton ran back to his vehicle and attempted to leave the parking lot when Semoy allegedly fired another shot into the vehicle, striking Woton in the face, Donnelly said.

Woton died at an area hospital.

Semoy was arrested on May 15.

"My homicide prosecutors are determined to find and hold accountable anyone who takes a life in our communities. They will not stop until there is justice for victims," Donnelly said.