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Man Critically Injured in Klamath Falls Motel Shooting
A shooting Monday evening at the Holliday Motel in Klamath Falls left 25-year-old Ethan Kammerer hospitalized in critical condition. Klamath County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Zander Snider, 25, on assault and weapons-related charges as the investigation continues.
Vacant Building Destroyed in Highway 39 Fire
A vacant structure near Oregon Highway 39 and Roberta Drive in Klamath Falls was destroyed in an overnight fire Thursday, according to Klamath County Fire District 1. Fire officials said crews encountered heavy fire throughout the building and later shifted to a defensive strategy because of fire conditions and structural instability.
Klamath Falls Man Dies in South 6th Street Crash
A Klamath Falls man died Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on South 6th Street near the intersection with Wiard Street. Oregon State Police says one other driver was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center with minor injuries, while a third driver was reportedly not injured.