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Slain Covington Officer Identified as Caleb Daniel Ogilivie


Fundraiser established by Covington Police Chief Chris Smith and the VACP to benefit Officer Ogilvie's family

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that all Virginia law enforcement officers shroud their badges in honor of Covington Police Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie, 35, who was shot and killed Monday, March 14.

Shrouding is recommended through the day of funeral services, which are currently pending. Additional information will be posted at https://www.vachiefs.org/blog_home.asp?Display=193 as it becomes available.

The VACP extends prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Officer Ogilvie and to the Covington Division of Police.

Statement from Covington Police Chief Chris Smith:

It is with deep regret that I must share with our community the news that Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie, 35, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic shooting at the Covington Farm and Fuel Monday afternoon. On behalf of the City of Covington Police Department, I want to express my gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support from the residents of Covington and Alleghany County.

A fund to support Caleb's family has been set up through "Fund the First" and online donations can be made at https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/line-of-duty-death-covington-va-police-officer-caleb-daniel-ogilvie-raz1wu

Official Fundraiser

FUNDRAISER: Line of Duty Death - Covington, Va. Police Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie


THIS IS THE ENDORSED CAMPAIGN BY CHIEF CHRISTOPHER SMITH OF THE COVINGTON, VA DIVISION OF POLICE.  

Please help Chief Smith and the VACP to raise funds for Officer Ogilvie's family by sharing this campaign with your networks: https://fundthefirst.com/campaign/line-of-duty-death-covington-va-police-officer-caleb-daniel-ogilvie-raz1wu

Fallen officer marks first-ever on-duty shooting death of Covington police officer

COVINGTON, Va. (WSET) —Residents are encouraged to participate in a processional Tuesday afternoon following the death of a Covington Police officer. 

The police officer and two civilians died following a triple shooting Monday night at a gas station in the City of Covington. 

Covington Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie, 35, was shot and killed. Covington's chief of police said Ogilvie leaves behind young children and asks for your prayers. 

"This is a senseless loss that is being felt by so many today," the Covington police chief said.

Ogilvie's death marks the first-ever on-duty shooting death of a Covington police officer.

Ogilvie has a long, dedicated career as a public servant, first as a Marine from 2006 to 2010. He reenlisted in the reserves from 2011 to 2016. He has also served the City of Roanoke as an EMT. He joined CPD in 2021. 

A processional will be held from the medical examiner's office to Nicely's funeral home in Clifton Forge at 2 p.m. Tuesday. All are welcome to show pay their respects by lining up along the street. 

Law enforcement responded to the Covington Farm and Fuel convenience store in the 100 block of North Alleghany Avenue around 4:30. 

Virginia State Police said Toney Poulston, Jr., 42, of Covington, entered the gas station and a domestic situation ensued with a relative of the store who was also an employee. That employee was identified as Randall Lee Paxton, 64, of Covington. 

Poulston began acting erratically and his behavior escalated, police say, and things escalated to Poulson shooting Paxton. 

When law enforcement arrived, Poulston, armed with a pistol, exited the store and shots were exchanged between him and responding officers.

Covington Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie was killed in the shootout with Poulson, troopers said. 

Police officers then entered the store and found Paxton dead of a gunshot wound. 

Another employee inside the store, Paxton's wife, was not injured.

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