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Michael D. Chandler

Case from Big-stone-gap, VA dated Nov 13, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Michael D. Chandler

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Big-stone-gap

State

VA

Date Of Death

2021-11-13

Age At Death

29

First Name

Michael

Last Name

D. Chandler

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of what should have been a day of celebration, Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael D. Chandler, a 29-year-old male, was nearing the end of his shift. On November 13, 2021, his 29th birthday, he was asked to perform a welfare check at a vacant residence in the 2500 block of Orr Street, a house known to local law enforcement as a hub for illicit activities. Shortly after arriving at the location, Officer Chandler encountered a vehicle and was immediately met with gunfir ...

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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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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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