A four‑year‑old case in Rockland County reached its conclusion Thursday as a jury returned a murder conviction for the man accused of killing a 17‑year‑old while he was with his aunt.
Key points
- Anthony Mitchell was found guilty of second‑degree murder and attempted murder for the July 2022 shooting in Spring Valley.
- The victim, Treynahel Cineus, was 17 years old; his aunt survived the attack.
- Mitchell faces a potential prison term ranging from 15 years to life, with sentencing scheduled for Dec. 23.
- Two weapon‑possession charges resulted in acquittals.
On Oct. 29, 2026, a Rockland County jury found 27‑year‑old Anthony Mitchell guilty of second‑degree murder and second‑degree attempted murder for the July 8, 2022 shooting that left 17‑year‑old Treynahel Cineus dead and his aunt, Rose Cineus, injured.
Prosecutors said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the Meadowlanes apartment complex on West Eckerson Road in Spring Valley, when Mitchell and accomplices opened fire on the pair as they were parking their car.
Trial outcome and charges
Emergency responders from Spring Valley Police and Hatzolah EMS arrived quickly, transporting the teen to Good Samaritan Hospital, where he later died from his wounds; his aunt survived the attack.
Mitchell, a Haverstraw resident, had been arrested on July 21, 2022, nearly two weeks after the killing. The trial, overseen by Judge Kevin Russo, lasted three weeks before the verdict was delivered.
Details of the July 2022 shooting
While the jury convicted Mitchell on the murder and attempted‑murder counts, they acquitted him of two separate charges of second‑degree criminal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors indicated the murder conviction carries a possible sentence of 15 years to life, or 25 years to life, with sentencing set for Dec. 23.
Reader questions
What specific charges led to Mitchell's conviction?
He was convicted of second‑degree murder for the teen’s death and second‑degree attempted murder for the attack on his aunt; he was acquitted of two weapon‑possession counts.
When will Anthony Mitchell be sentenced?
His sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 23, 2026.
Source: dailyvoice.com