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Clinton Township man accused of shooting, killing wife to stand trial

Police said the woman was on the phone after calling 911 when she was shot multiple times

Steven Wheeler (WDIV)

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A 30-year-old man accused of shooting his wife to death has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court.

According to authorities, Steven Wheeler got into an argument with his wife, Oct. 19, 2023, at their Clinton Township home that escalated to violence. His wife called 911 and requested police to come due to the alleged assault.

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She was reportedly on the phone when she was shot multiple times. Neighbors reported seeing the couple’s young children run from the house after hearing gunshots.

Shortly after, Wheeler was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm. Both are felony charges.

On Thursday, April 25, Sterling Heights District Court Judge Stephen Sierawski bound over Steven Wheeler to the Macomb County Circuit Court in connection with the death of his wife.

Wheeler remains in custody at the Macomb County Jail. He is expected to return to court May 13.

If convicted, Wheeler faces the possibility of life in prison.


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