Name released of man killed in accidental shooting in Henderson

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Published: Dec. 1, 2022 at 1:13 PM CST

HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - A man is dead after police say he accidentally shot himself.

It happened shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday outside River City Pawn on the Henderson strip.

Police say the man was in his truck, and a gun accidentally went off while he was loading it.

On Friday, officials with the coroner’s office released his name. They say he’s 45-year-old William Harston.

Officials say he died from a gunshot wound to the chest.