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Georgia Man Charged for Shooting at His Black Neighbor

U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs
Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

Mark Wheeler, 73 - Walton County Sherriff’s Office via WSB-TV screenshot
  • A 73-year-old Georgia man, Mark Wheeler, has been arrested for racially motivated threats and shooting at his Black neighbor in violation of the Fair Housing Act’s criminal provision.
  • Wheeler allegedly fired a .22 caliber revolver in the direction of the victim and the victim’s residence while shouting racial slurs.
  • If convicted, Wheeler could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for both the civil rights and firearm charges.  Read More

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