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William Robert Harston

Case from Henderson, KY dated Dec 01, 2022

Victim Details

William Robert Harston

Male

White / Caucasian

Henderson

KY

2022-12-01

45

William

Robert Harston

06/20/2026

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William Robert Harston, a 45-year-old White male, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Henderson, Kentucky. The Bowling Green native was a loving son, father, and grandfather who was known for being an avid outdoorsman.

On the day of his death, Harston had purchased a firearm from a local pawn shop on the Henderson strip. While he was in his pickup truck loading the newly acquired weapon, it accidentally discharged. The Henderson County Coroner's Office confirmed that Harston sus ...
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  • https://www.14news.com: Name released of man killed in accidental shooting in Henderson

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