Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Oliver Schor, 22, and Christopher Fernandez, 28, both of Sound Beach, were indicted for Murder in the Second Degree, and related charges, for allegedly fatally shooting Michael Hartmann, 49, at his Bohemia home.
“This case involves the heartbreaking loss of Michael Hartmann, a husband, father and beloved family man, who was brutally killed at his own home,” said District Attorney Tierney. “We are committed to seeking justice for him. Our condolences go out to the Hartmann family during this difficult time.”
According to the investigation, on November 2, 2022, Fernandez and Schor allegedly descended upon the victim’s home in Bohemia armed with rifles. The defendants were about to enter the residence through the rear back door when they encountered the victim. Schor allegedly opened fire and killed the victim before both defendants fled the area in Schor’s mother’s car. Based upon law enforcement’s subsequent investigation, it is believed that this is a case of mistaken identity.
Fernandez also allegedly robbed a gas station employee at an Exxon Mobil Gas Station in Manorville shortly before the murder.
Schor was indicted for the following charges:
- One count of Murder in the First Degree, a Class A felony;
- Two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, Class A felonies;
- One count of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree, a Class B felony;
- One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony; and
- One count of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C felony.
Fernandez was indicted for the following charges:
- One count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony;
- One count of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree, a Class B felony;
- One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony;
- One count of Criminal Use of a Firearm in the Second Degree, a Class C felony; and
- One count of Robbery in the Third Degree, a Class D felony.
On August 9, 2024, both defendants were arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski. Justice Pilewski ordered both defendants be remanded during the pendency of the case.
Schor is due back in court on September 16, 2024, and faces life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Jason Bassett, Esq.
Fernandez is due back in court on September 11, 2024, and faces up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted on the top count. He is being represented by Christopher Cassar, Esq.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Frank Schroeder of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Scott Romano of the Major Crime Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Frankie Sierra of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.
Criminal complaints and indictments are merely accusatory instruments. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. No one is above the law.