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Mount Shasta Vista Shooting Sends Man to Hospital, Leads to Arrest
A Mount Shasta Vista shooting sent a 49-year-old man to Fairchild Medical Center with birdshot injuries to his head, shoulder, face, and torso. Siskiyou County deputies later arrested a neighboring property owner after investigators said they found no evidence supporting his claim that the victim had fired a handgun.
Klamath Falls Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Bullet Hits Fire Truck
A Klamath Falls man faces four counts of attempted murder after authorities say he fired a handgun during a dispute on Arthur Street. The shot struck an occupied Klamath County Fire District 1 apparatus as crews were leaving the residence, but no firefighters were injured.
Two Face Charges in Medford Drive-By Shooting Investigation
Medford Police say two men are now facing charges in connection with an August drive-by shooting on Carnelian Street. Investigators used video evidence to identify a suspected vehicle and later developed probable cause linking Phillip Muradanes and Joel Caswell to the shooting.
Man Killed in Klamath Falls Shooting; Suspect Arrested
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.
Two Shot in Chiloquin, Suspect Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges
Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in Chiloquin Friday afternoon. Investigators later located a vehicle connected to the shooting, and community tips helped lead authorities to a suspect now facing attempted murder and assault charges.
Market Street Shooting Leaves Man Dead in Klamath Falls
An 84-year-old man has been arrested after a fatal shooting early Friday morning in the 500 block of Market Street in Klamath Falls. Police said the victim later died at Sky Lakes Medical Center, and detectives found discrepancies between the suspect’s initial account and evidence gathered during the investigation.
Shots Fired During Medford Break-In Attempt
A man armed with an axe was shot during an apparent apartment break-in attempt early Tuesday in Medford, according to police. Authorities say no other injuries were reported.
Teen Injured in Early Morning Shooting in Medford
A 16-year-old male was seriously injured in an early morning shooting Sunday near Crater Lake Avenue and Stevens Street in Medford. Police say the victim was struck in the neck when a handgun discharged during an argument with a suspect they did not know. Officers located and arrested a 21-year-old suspect nearby, and the victim is expected to recover.
Medford: Market Shooting Leads to Two Arrests; Reckless Driving Crash Injures Two
Medford Police responded to two major incidents over the weekend — a shooting at OK Market that led to two arrests, and a serious single-vehicle crash Friday night where investigators say reckless driving, not a reported menacing, caused the collision.