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Damian Wheaton

Case from Merced, CA dated Jul 16, 2023

Victim Details

Damian Wheaton

Male

Merced

CA

2023-07-16

47

Damian

Wheaton

07/07/2026

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On July 16, 2023, at approximately 11:36 p.m., Merced police responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of R Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered 47-year-old Merced resident, Damian (also spelled Damien in some reports) Wheaton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Wheaton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an investigation, detectives identified 27-year-old Eruvey Deoro Muzquiz as the primary suspect in Wheaton ...
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  • https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/local/crime/article277443208.html
  • 47-year-old man shot and killed in Merced, police say - ABC30 Fresno
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