On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responded to Mazama High School after school administrators were notified that a student had discovered ammunition in a boys’ restroom.
School administrators located and recovered one 9mm round and one .22-caliber round of ammunition from a toilet in the restroom. The discovery was immediately reported to law enforcement.
Out of an abundance of caution, Mazama High School was placed on secure status while deputies assessed the situation and conducted precautionary safety measures.
KCSO increased its law enforcement presence at the school, and Deputy Vickery, along with his K-9 partner Diesel, conducted a precautionary search of the campus. Mazama High School administrators and staff also assisted with conducting searches throughout the school to ensure the safety of students and personnel.
The searches were completed without locating any additional items of concern. Following the searches and assessment, the school’s secure status was lifted, and normal school operations were allowed to resume.
School surveillance footage was also reviewed in an effort to determine who may have brought the ammunition onto school property. At this time, the individual responsible has not been identified.
The safety of our students, school staff, and community remains a top priority for the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office. We take all reports involving potential threats to school safety seriously and will continue working closely with school administrators to ensure a safe learning environment.
KCSO would like to thank Mazama High School administrators and staff for their prompt response, assistance with the searches, and cooperation throughout the incident, as well as the student who reported the ammunition. Reporting suspicious items or activities plays an important role in keeping our schools safe.
We encourage students, parents, and school staff to immediately report any suspicious activity or potential safety concerns to school administrators or law enforcement.
Klamath County Sheriff’s Office
Committed to the safety of our schools and community.
