COLUMBUS — A Georgia man was arrested for making racially motivated threats and shooting at his neighbor, a black man, in violation of the criminal provision of the Fair Housing Act, and for brandishing and using a firearm.
According to court documents, Mark Wheeler, 73, shot a .22 caliber revolver in the direction of the victim and the victimβs dwelling while yelling racial slurs.
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