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Marcus Wheeler

Case from Tempe, AZ dated May 12, 2015

Victim Details

Marcus Wheeler

Male

Black / African American

Tempe

AZ

2015-05-12

18

Marcus

Wheeler

Self-Inflicted

06/27/2026

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In the spring of 2015, the community of Tempe, Arizona, was shaken by the tragic death of Marcus Wheeler, an 18-year-old male student at Corona del Sol High School. A standout athlete, Wheeler was the reigning Arizona Division I cross country state champion and had a promising future, having committed to run for Central Arizona College.

On the morning of May 12, 2015, Wheeler posted alarming messages on Twitter, indicating his intention to take his own life at the school. School staff wer ...
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  • Student shoots self at Corona del Sol High School
  • Arizona State Champion Marcus Wheeler Dead After Apparent Suicide
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    I can't stop thinking about the tight-knit community reaction after Marcus Wheeler's tragic passing.... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the remarkable tribute that Danielle Jones and the other runners made... ...Read More
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