On the morning of January 20, 2018, Anthony Tony Michael Thompson, 29, of Columbus, Indiana, was fatally wounded in a hunting incident in the woods near Holton, Indiana. Thompson was in a ground blind with his brother and a young boy when an accidental gunshot wound critically injured him. Emergency services were called at about 8:30 a.m.; Thompson was pronounced dead by the Ripley County Coroner at about 11:30 a.m. An autopsy the next day confirmed the cause of death as an accidental gunshot wound.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources investigated and concluded there was no foul play. No arrests or charges were filed. Thompson was a married father of two who enjoyed fishing, sports, and time with his family; his death was described as a great loss to them and the community.

If anyone has information about that day or remembers the hunting area, please share what you know.