Thomas Badke, 61, was shot dead on January 9, 2018, at Reliable Fence in Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan. The shooting arose from a workplace dispute after an altercation between employees Jerry Motley Jr. and Angelo Micale. Motley produced a firearm and opened fire; Badke was shot in the head while attempting to disarm Motley and later died of his wounds. Micale was also shot but survived.

Motley was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Badke’s death, assault with intent to murder for the attack on Micale, and multiple felony firearm counts. Court proceedings have been under way following the charges.

What does anyone who worked at Reliable Fence or knew Thomas remember about him and that day?