Aron J. Thomas was fatally shot on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Kingston office of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, where he worked as a watershed maintainer. He was 33 and a husband and father to a two-year-old son and a six-week-old daughter.

Thomas was active in his community, a graduate of Onteora High School with degrees in Fisheries & Wildlife and Animal Science. He enjoyed hiking and hunting and had started a small outdoor guide business. He also volunteered with the local fire department and first aid squad.

A 53-year-old coworker, David Reese of Gilboa, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting. The motive has not been released. If anyone knew Aron, his family, or witnessed events at the Kingston DEP office that day, please share what you know.