On October 20, 2024, a family dispute on Hicks Road in Warren, Herkimer County, ended in gunfire and death. Andrey M. Tarasenko, 50, of Congers, New York, was shot and killed as he attempted to drive away from the property after a physical fight with his nephew. Tarasenko was found deceased inside his vehicle when troopers arrived.

Responding New York State Police troopers identified 23-year-old Nikolai S. Tazin of New City, New York, as the suspect and took him into custody at the scene. Tazin complained of injuries, was evaluated at Wynn Hospital in Utica, then brought to the State Police barracks for processing. Investigators recovered a shotgun believed to have been used and charged Tazin with Murder in the Second Degree, a class A felony. Authorities say they believe the incident was isolated and have asked anyone with information to come forward.

Did anyone in the area witness the confrontation or have information about what led to the dispute?