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Thomas Christopher Wheeler
Gender : Male
Age : 26
Race : White
Date : 10/19/2022
Location : 126 Latham St
City : Easley
County : Pickens
State : South Carolina
Agency : Easley PD, Pickens County SO
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Pickens County deputies responded to a fight at 126 Latham Street. Upon their arrival, Thomas Christopher Wheeler fled. He reportedly carjacked a vehicle and fled from police until crashing it into an embankment. Police allege that he pointed a gun at them and they shot and killed him as a result. Police did not submit BWC or other evidence to substantiate official allegations leading to this death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wyff4.com/article/pickens-county-deputies-deadly-shooting-on-leave/41722846
