ONEIDA, KY (May 23, 2021) –The Kentucky State Police, Post 11 in London, received a call for assistance from Clay County 911 with a shooting incident on KY 1482 in the Oneida Community of Clay County at approximately 2:14 AM.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Jeffery Sean Sandlin, 33 years of age, of Oneida, KY was having a verbal altercation with Lester C. Daniel, 32 years of age also of Oneida, KY.
During argument, Mr. Sandlin retrieved a firearm and discharged the weapon striking Mr. Daniel.
Lester C. Daniel was transported from the scene by Clay County EMS to Manchester AdventHealth Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Mr. Daniel was pronounced deceased by the Clay County Coroner.
Jeffery Sandlin was arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with:
- Murder
This individual was lodged in the Clay County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center
Detective Royal is continuing the investigation. He was assisted by:
- Kentucky State Police Post 11 personnel
- Clay County Sheriff’s Department
- Clay County EMS
- Clay County Coroner’s Office
This incident remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police, Post 11 London.
