Police in upstate New York are investigating a shooting that left two people dead at an Oneida County house in Deerfield. It happened at about 2:40 p.m. Tuesday.
State police say the investigation suggests the homeowner, Ronald Stolarczyk, interrupted a burglary and shot the victims, Nicholas A. Talerico and Patricia Anne Talerico, with an illegally owned handgun. Police told the Observer-Dispatch of Utica that the victims were in a garage area of the home when they were shot.
Police say Nicholas Talerico managed to escape the scene and go to a hospital, where he later died. Patricia Talerico was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Stolarczyk has been arrested and charged with criminal possession of a firearm. He is awaiting centralized arraignment at the Oneida County Jail.
State police say the investigation is ongoing.
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