Carl Tomberlain was a dedicated worker with skeletons in his closet, David Gambacorta reports today in the Daily News. Tomberlain’s wife says he was well aware of the risks involved with working late in the city when he was shot once in the head on Norris Street near 18th last week.

According to police, there were several witnesses to the murder, but little cooperation since the incident. Tomberlain’s employer, Petro Oil of Bucks County, has put out a $10,000 reward for information about his killer.

The 42-year-old father of two told his wife not to worry about the late hours he worked in the city.

“He used to say, ‘I have nothing they want. If they want my tools, I’ll give them my tools. If they want my van, they can take it.’ “

Tomberlain had his own share of problems with the law. He had been arrested in 1988 and 1995 for drunk driving — the latter incident resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Bucks County woman. Just last month, he was arrested after allegedly shoving a police officer.

Oil firm posts reward in repair slaying (Daily News)

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