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Michael D. Chandler

Death by Force
Case Description
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Officer Michael D. Chandler, aged 29, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2021, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. On that fateful day, Officer Chandler was conducting a welfare check at a residence known locally as "the red house" when he encountered a vehicle and was immediately shot by Michael Donivan White. Despite being rushed to Norton Community Hospital and later flown to Johnson City Medical Center, Officer Chandler succumbed to his injuries later that evening.

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  • timesnews.net: Man arrested in connection with officer's death was on probation
  • WTVR: Virginia officer shot during welfare check dies; man arrested after 'extensive search'
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    Victim Details

    Michael D. Chandler

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Big-stone-gap

    VA

    2021-11-13

    29

    Michael

    D. Chandler

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been following the community response in Big Stone Gap? I've been really moved by ho... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    I’ve been following Officer Michael Chandler’s case closely, and I can't stop thinking about the... ...Read More
    03/15/2023
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