John J. Wheelihan Killed by Tempe Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
2100 east Cairo
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From the Arizona Republic: Tempe Narcotics officers were issuing a search warrant at a home in the 2100 block east Cairo when Wheelihan reportedly pointed an air rifle at officers from his backyard, Sgt. Mike Pooley said in a statement Thursday. After Wheelihan didn't obey orders to put down the rifle, officers shot him.

Victim's Name: John J. Wheelihan

Agency Responsible: Tempe Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 43

Race: Unknown race

Date of Death: July 23, 2013

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Unknown

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: No

Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon

Weapon: toy

Geography: Suburban

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