Randall Lee Randy Paxton, 64, was killed during a domestic dispute at the Covington Farm and Fuel store where he worked on March 14, 2022. The store’s owner and employee community knew him as a dedicated truck driver and avid outdoorsman. His stepson, 42-year-old Toney S. Poulston Jr., entered the store, argued with Paxton, and then fatally shot him while Paxton’s wife, Jill Paxton, who also worked there, was present but not physically harmed.

Covington Police and the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of erratic behavior. Poulston exited the store armed; an exchange of gunfire with officers followed. Poulston was killed at the scene and Covington Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie was also fatally wounded during the shootout. The Virginia State Police later took over the investigation into the deaths of Paxton and Officer Ogilvie. Donations were collected to support Paxton’s widow after the double loss.

If anyone knew Randy Paxton, his movements that day, or witnessed the confrontation at the store, please share what is known.