William Robert Harston, 45, died on December 1, 2022, in Henderson, Kentucky, after a firearm he had just purchased accidentally discharged while he was loading it in his pickup truck. The Henderson County Coroner’s Office reported a fatal gunshot wound to the chest and ruled the death accidental.

A native of Bowling Green, Harston was remembered by family as a loving son, father, and grandfather and an avid outdoorsman. His family held a celebration of life; he is survived by his two sons, his parents, and other relatives and friends. No arrests or suspects were connected to the incident.

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