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John J. Wheelihan
United States · Aged 43 · Died 07/23/2013
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John J. Wheelihan ran a legal medical marijuana delivery service in Tempe. City and university police attempted to set up Wheelian for making an illegal sale, but failed. Two days later, narcotics detectives and a SWAT team arrived at Wheelihan's home with a search warrant. When Wheelihan didn't respond, SWAT broke down the door. Wheelihan fled to the backyard with a .22 air rifle with a scope. Two officers shot and killed Wheelihan when he allegedly pointed the rifle at them.
Alleged responsible partyTempe Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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