Dallas Rocky Eller Jr. was 56 when he was killed at his home in Fonda, New York, on Monday, January 6, 2020. A lifelong resident and a carpenter by trade, Eller enjoyed time with his grandchildren and hobbies such as playing horseshoes, cards, and gardening. He had been with his wife Michelle for 23 years before they married in 2018.

Eller died of a gunshot wound to the chest; an autopsy attributed his death to hemorrhage and trauma from that wound. Authorities described the death as not accidental and identified the suspect as Eller’s son, 20-year-old Alexander R. Eller. Alexander was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter; officials did not release a motive or detailed circumstances that led to the shooting.

If anyone knew the family or witnessed events in Fonda on or around January 6, 2020, please share information that could help clarify what happened.