WISE, Va. (WCYB) — The man charged in the shooting death of Big Stone Gap Officer Michael Chandler appeared in court Tuesday morning.
Michael Donivan White was indicted Monday by a special grand jury in Wise County. He appeared by video from the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon.
White is facing 13 charges in connection with the death of Chandler, including aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer.
White received a court-appointed attorney as part of the hearing. His trial is set to begin
April 11.
Here is the list of charges White is facing:
Aggravated murder
Felony murder
Possess a Schedule I or II controlled substance with the intent to distribute
Possession of a firearm while in possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance
Shooting in commission of possession of Schedule I or II controlled substance with the intent to distribute
Shooting in the commission of murder
Use of a firearm in the commission of committing aggravated murder
Possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony
Possession of ammunition by convicted of a felony
Brandish a firearm
Reckless handling of a firearm with serious injury
Discharge a firearm in a public place
Disorderly conduct