Robert Chadwick Wheeler, a 42-year-old officer with the San Pablo Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 4, 1977. Officer Wheeler was responding to a silent alarm at Musselman's jewelry store, located at 1615 23rd Street, around noon. The store had a history of sending out false alarms, which may have contributed to the initial perception of the situation. However, upon entering the store, Officer Wheeler was met with a deadly confrontation. He was shot by two men who were in the
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