Conklin Man Who Killed Uncle Sentenced to 50 Years to Life

A Broome County man who killed his uncle during an argument has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.

Matthew Bartosik of Conklin last August pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 61-year-old Michael Lewis.

The shooting occurred in the Lewis residence at 58 Leslie Avenue in Conklin on January 3.

A Broome County Sheriff's Office vehicle blocked Leslie Avenue in Conklin after a deadly shooting on January 3, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Bartosik was sentenced Friday morning by Broome County Court Judge Joseph Cawley.

Investigators said Bartosik's uncle died in the home after he was shot. Jessica Lewis - a cousin of Bartosik - survived despite being shot repeatedly in the head and back.

After shooting his two relatives, Bartosik fired his gun at a Broome County sheriff's deputy and a state trooper as they approached the house. The shot narrowly missed the deputy.

Yellow crime scene tape was placed around a Leslie Avenue shooting scene on January 3, 2025. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Bartosik, who was 21 years old at the time of the shootings, was taken into custody a short time later after he emerged from the residence.

Bartosik and his mother had been staying at the Lewis home. Authorities said he was angry because family members took away a TV and video game console.

Bartosik pleaded guilty on August 14 to all charges that were contained in a 14-count indictment in the case. The charges included second-degree murder, attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

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