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