Lester A. Wethington, a 49-year-old male, passed away at his residence in Lebanon, Indiana, on May 12, 2016. Born in Lebanon on December 28, 1966, he was a graduate of Western Boone High School and the ITT Technical Institute. At the time of his death, he was the service manager at Festool. He was described as a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, and farming.
On the day of his death, Wethington was in the backyard
of his home preparing to target practice. According to the Boone County Sheriff's Office, he accidentally tripped while holding a. 45 caliber Glock 30S handgun. The firearm discharged, and he sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the right side of his head. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
An investigation into Wethington's death was conducted by the Boone County Sheriff's Office and the Boone County Coroner's Office. The authorities found no indications of foul play and concluded that his death was accidental. Consequently, the case was closed without any arrests being made or suspects being named.
