SHELDON — Vermont State Police say they are still trying to solve the murder of a farm worker who was shot and killed on a dairy farm in Sheldon seven years ago.

Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of the case or the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible.

Kenneth Jerome, 33, was shot July 7, 2005, behind a barn at the Magnan farm.

Police say they continue to investigate the killing and are still getting leads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Albans barracks at 524-5993 or Champlain Valley Crime Stoppers at 800-427-8477. Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www.vtips or can be texted to “CRIMES” (274637) to keyword: VTIPS.