Benjamin Trenton Brogle Jr., 26, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, while hunting with family on Fisher Ford Road in northern Garrard County, Kentucky. Investigators say the fatal injury occurred about 4:30 p.m. as he moved through dense brush and his firearm discharged; authorities have described the death as a hunting accident. His death was the second hunting-related fatality in Garrard County during the opening weekend of modern gun season.

Known as Trent, Brogle was a farmer and a graduate of Garrard County High School who enjoyed reading the Bible, fishing, hunting, and caring for his cattle and sheep. There have been no reports of arrests or suspects in connection with the incident.

If anyone was hunting in that area or has information about conditions on Fisher Ford Road that afternoon, can you share what you know?