By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Coroner’s Office revealed the identity of the father who was shot dead while playing basketball with his son in their driveway last week in Winlock.
Randall J. Lester, 44, of Winlock, was dead at the scene, following an approximately 8:12 p.m. call on Wednesday to the 400 block of Meier Road. His neighbor was arrested for first-degree murder.
Coroner Warren McLeod this morning indicated an autopsy showed Lester’s cause of death was penetrating gunshot wounds to the head and torso. The death is a homicide, according to McLeod.
Deputies were told in the 911 call that 58-year-old Randolph T. Graham pulled into Lester’s driveway, brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds. The son was able to run to safety.
After several hours of attempted negotiations, Lewis County Regional SWAT entered Graham’s residence and take him into custody.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating. They have not released a motive.
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For background, read: “Sheriff’s Office: Winlock father fatally shot in driveway by neighbor” from Thursday May 24, 2018, here
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