In the quiet woods of Holton, Indiana, a day of hunting turned into a tragedy on the morning of January 20, 2018. Anthony 'Tony' Michael Thompson, a 29-year-old male from Columbus, Indiana, was fatally wounded in what was determined to be a hunting accident. An avid outdoorsman, Thompson was in a ground blind with his brother and a young boy when the incident occurred.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 8:30 a.m., but despite their efforts, Thompson was pronounced dead by the Ripley County Coroner at approximately 11:30 a.m. An autopsy performed the following day confirmed that his death was the result of an accidental gunshot wound.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources conducted an investigation into the shooting and concluded that no foul play was involved. As a result of their findings, the death was officially ruled an accident, and no arrests were made or charges filed in connection with the tragic event. The names of the other two individuals in the hunting party were not publicly released.
Anthony Thompson was a married father of two who was known for his love of fishing, sports, and spending time with his family. His unexpected death was a great loss to his family and the community.
