Syracuse man sentenced for murder: ‘It really doesn’t matter if you were the shooter or not’

Vladimir Fernandez

Vladimir Fernandez, 26, appears for sentencing with his attorney Ken Christopher on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.Anne Hayes | Ahayes@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. – A Syracuse man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years to life in prison for his role in a 2023 home invasion murder.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys still disagree on what role the man played.

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