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McDowell County man held amid shooting near Panther State Forest
McDowell County deputy reports additional charges pending against Wayne Lane 29 of Dividing Ridge Road near Panther State Forest after a shotgun shooting wounded Jackie and Jennifer Lester. Lane was taken into custody for questioning while a 16 year old runaway female was found at his home. Contessa Lester, 18, was located near the residence. Authorities consider possible interstate transport of a juvenile if Lane was stopped in Roanoke area with the girl. Jackie Lester remains hospitalized in Roanoke. Jennifer Lester treated and released in Johnson City.
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Welch
McDowell County
West Virginia
Kentucky
State Line
Wayne Lane
Dividing Ridge Road
Panther State Forest
Sheriff’s Department
Lane
Jackie
Jennifer Lester
Burb Blankenship
McDowell County Sheriff’s Department
Lesters
Contessa Lester
Blankenship
Larry Coger
Virginia
Roanoke
Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City
Tenn