On January 3, 2025, 61-year-old Michael K. Lewis was fatally shot inside his home on Leslie Avenue in Conklin, New York. Responders to a 911 call about a shooting found Lewis with gunshot wounds to the face, chest and hand. A daughter, Jessica Lewis, was also shot in the head and back and survived with serious injuries.

Authorities say the shooter was 21-year-old Matthew S. Bartosik, Lewis’s nephew, who had been living temporarily with family members. The incident followed an ongoing domestic dispute; investigators report Bartosik became involved in an argument with his mother, retrieved a .22 caliber handgun and opened fire when Michael Lewis and Jessica intervened. Bartosik allegedly fired at officers when they arrived and was taken into custody at the scene.

Police records note a prior physical altercation on December 25, 2024, and that Lewis had obtained a no harass order of protection against Bartosik. If anyone knew Michael, Jessica, or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please share what can help the ongoing inquiry.