Klamath Falls Police Department has welcomed a new K9 team as Officer Zach Cardoza and 15-month-old Belgian Malinois Titan begin serving together. The pair completed six weeks of intensive training, and Titan is trained in criminal apprehension and narcotics detection.

A 54-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in Klamath Falls. Police say the investigation led to multiple search warrants and the arrest of a 46-year-old man on charges including second-degree murder.

The Oregon State Police is leading an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting Friday morning in Klamath Falls. Authorities said Klamath Falls police responded to a domestic disturbance and welfare check request on East Main Street, where officers encountered an armed adult male. A minor child was injured during the incident and is in stable condition.

Sky Lakes Medical Center and Klamath Falls Police continue to expand the region’s first Hospital Resource Officer program, with veteran officer Jeff Hutcheson serving full-time on campus to improve safety and response coordination.