On Sunday, August 7, 2022 at approximately 1:15AM Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Lalo Av in Chiloquin on a report of shots heard. Upon arrival deputies discovered two victims, one with minor injuries who was transported to SkyLakes Medical Center by Chiloquin Fire & Rescue ambulance. The second victim, Tyler Bates, 33 of Chiloquin, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The persons believed responsible fled the scene before deputies arrived but were later taken into custody in Klamath Falls. Raylin Marie Harkins, 23 and Hailie Nichole Harkins 22 are currently lodged at the Klamath County Jail pending charges.
The Major Crime Team was activated and is led by the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office with Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Klamath Falls Police Department, & Oregon State Police.
Any additional information will come from the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.
“”HAILIE HARKINS was heard in audio before she shot my cousin bragging about being third generation that will go to prison. First her old granny, her white trash mom,(she has it tattooed), and now herself). I want her to get a life sentence then there will be no fourth generation. My cousin Tyler he was always a good person, and it is sad for his three little ones and his pregnant wife, whom this monster shot at too. HAILIE showed no remorse. I pray that God NEVER gives your souls mercy or peace.””
I heard she was gonna shoot a white person- most likely a woman. Needs to be charged with a hate crime.
Do you know if she talked about this person being a specific white woman she has malice for, or a random white woman?
Tyler was one of the most humble guys I know. I have known him since he was in diapers. He did not deserve this, he was a good DAD and HUSBAND he would do anything for his family. These women should be held for murder charges. Sentenced to life in prison. They will be held for 25 years. 10 for good behavior.
Tyler was my next door neighbor. We didn’t always see eye to eye on certain things but I could still see he was a good daddy, good husband, hard worker and just an all around nice guy. . So sad the good ones die young. RIP Tyler.