Monday, December 21, 2009

Franklin, VA: Franklin Man Dies After Standoff With Police

Franklin Man Dies After Standoff With Police



FRANKLIN, Va. - Police say a domestic violence call has ended in the death of a Franklin man.
The Franklin Police Department says 36-year-old Donald Whitley was shot and killed after he pointed a handgun at officers Sunday morning. Police say Whitley had just emerged from his home after a lengthy standoff that started with a call about a man and woman fighting.

The department says the officers involved in the shooting are on administrative leave and the state Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating.

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