The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was in downtown Lavonia Friday as part of its investigation into a lengthy standoff between a Lavonia resident and law enforcement officers Thursday. The resident, Alan Joseph Chandler, died after he came out of his home firing a weapon at officers and members of the Georgia State Patrol SWAT Team and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office returned fire, a GBI press release said. (Photo by Charlie Eavenson)
From staff reports LAVONIA – A Lavonia man died in a shootout with law enforcement officers Thursday after a standoff downtown.Lavonia Police officers r...
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