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Jacob Wheat

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the small town of Lakeview, Oregon, the summer of 2020 was marked by a tragedy that struck the community. On the evening of July 6th, a 26-year-old Caucasian male named Jacob Wheat was fatally shot. The incident unfolded in a parking lot, where law enforcement officers, responding to the scene, found him gravely wounded. Despite their efforts to save him, Jacob succumbed to his injuries right there.

The investigation into the homicide quickly identified a person of interest. Authoritie ...Read More
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  • Herald and News: Law enforcement investigating Monday night Lakeview homicide
  • Lakeview man pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 25 years
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    Victim Details

    Jacob Wheat

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Lakeview

    OR

    2020-07-06

    26

    Jacob

    Wheat

    12/02/2025

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