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Alexander Wheeler

Age : 21

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 12/20/2021

Location : 100 Wind Crest Lane

City : New Lenox

County : Will

State : Illinois

Agency : Will County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after pursuit

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 12/20/2021, Will County deputies searched for Alexander Wheeler after reports that he shot a family member and drove away. Deputies located his vehicle and attempted a stop and Wheeler continued driving while deputies chased the vehicle. The pursuit ended near Wind Crest Lane where Wheeler exited the vehicle and moved toward deputies. Deputies deployed a Taser and then opened fire when he continued advancing toward them. Wheeler died on the roadway. Authorities initiated review of the shooting and reported no criminal charges against deputies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/news/breaking/2021/12/20/2-shot-in-domestic-disturbance-cops/
https://wgntv.com/news/authorities-shooting-suspect-killed-by-police-in-new-lenox/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/12/20/man-fleeing-from-domestic-dispute-in-new-lenox-shot-dead-by-will-county-sheriffs-deputy/