INWOOD, N.Y. – A domestic dispute between two brothers turned deadly Monday evening in Inwood, leading to the arrest of 46-year-old Anthony Iacomino, who is accused of killing his 52-year-old brother during a violent altercation inside their home.
According to Nassau County Police, officers from the Fourth Precinct responded to a residence on Wahl Avenue around 5:06 p.m. on October 6, 2025, after receiving a call for an aided case – a term used when someone is reported injured or in need of medical assistance.
When officers arrived, they found Joseph Iacomino, 52, unresponsive with visible blunt force trauma. Police say a heated argument between the brothers escalated into physical violence that left Joseph fatally injured. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police medic.
Detectives from the Homicide Squad conducted an investigation and arrested Anthony Iacomino at the home without incident. Authorities described the confrontation as a “domestic-related homicide.”
Iacomino was arraigned on October 7, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead, where he pleaded not guilty to Murder in the Second Degree. He is being held without bail pending a future court appearance.
Homicide – Inwood
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Anthony Iacomino |
| Age | 46 |
| Victim | Joseph Iacomino, 52 (brother) |
| Date/Time of Incident | October 6, 2025 – 5:06 p.m. |
| Location | Wahl Avenue residence, Inwood, NY |
| Incident Type | Domestic dispute resulting in homicide |
| Cause of Death | Blunt force trauma |
| Charge | Murder in the Second Degree (Class A-I felony) |
| Plea | Not guilty |
| Custody Status | Held without bail |
| Court Info | Arraigned October 7, 2025, First District Court, Hempstead |
| Investigating Unit | Nassau County Police Homicide Squad |
Q&A on Inwood Homicide
What is Murder in the Second Degree under New York law?
Under New York Penal Law §125.25, Murder in the Second Degree is charged when a person intentionally causes the death of another person or acts with depraved indifference to human life, resulting in death. It is a Class A-I felony, carrying a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
Who was the victim?
Police identified the victim as Joseph Iacomino, 52, who lived at the same Wahl Avenue residence as his brother. Detectives confirmed the two were involved in a domestic altercation prior to the fatal assault.
What does “aided case” mean?
The term aided case is used by police to describe a call where someone is reported to be injured, unconscious, or in need of medical assistance. In this case, responding officers quickly determined that a homicide had taken place.
Was a weapon involved?
Authorities have not publicly confirmed the use of a weapon but stated the victim suffered blunt force injuries consistent with a physical struggle.
What happens next in the case?
Iacomino remains in custody without bail. Prosecutors will present evidence to a Nassau County grand jury, which will decide whether to move forward with a formal indictment and trial proceedings.
