KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (5 June 2026) – On Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 9:33 a.m., the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance in the 900 block of East Main Street in Klamath Falls following a 911 call requesting a welfare check at the residence.
Officers made contact with an armed adult male at the residence. During an altercation with the individual, responding officers deployed deadly force. The suspect was struck by gunfire and declared deceased at the scene.
A minor child was injured during the incident and transported to a hospital. The child is currently under medical care and is in stable condition.
There were no other reported injuries.
In accordance with standard protocols, the Klamath County Major Crimes Team was activated to investigate the incident. The Major Crimes Team is comprised of the Oregon State Police, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Klamath Falls Police Department, Klamath County Parole and Probation, and the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office. The Oregon State Police is assigned as the lead investigating agency.
As per standard protocol, the involved officers will be placed on paid leave during the investigation.
No additional information is available for release at this time. Future updates will be provided by the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 541-664-4600 and reference case number SP26183104.
Why was this crime scene team made up of local law enforcement agencies.? Shouldn’t it ofbeen pulled from out of the county s I tere’s no conflict of interest or discrepancies ..?? When my son was killed that’s was the protocol and the lead investigator and her team from several different counties across Oregon did a fine job.thus community just wants answers.my personal opinion there’s not one to justify this.. no matter what is said there was children there and they knew it period!! The tribes should be providing a civil rights attorney! Red lives matter too! Blessed prayers everyone involved including the ones who are at fault .fly high in heaven young man,….