Causes of death confirmed in Covington shootings
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COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the causes of death of three men killed in Covington Monday afternoon.
All three are listed as homicides, with an investigation still underway to determine circumstances.
Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie and Toney S. Poulston, Jr. each died from multiple gunshot wounds. Randall Lee Paxton died from one gunshot wound.
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State Police believe Poulston shot and killed Paxton inside Covington Farm and Fuel as part of a domestic dispute. When Poulston went outside and Covington officers arrived, shots were fired, leading to both of their deaths.
The funeral service for Ogilvie will be Saturday, March 19 at noon at Dabney S. Lancaster’s Convention Center.
Funeral services will also be held Saturday for Paxton and Poulston.
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