Klamath Falls man charged with Attempted Murder after drive-by shooting

The following is a press release from the Klamath Falls Police Department.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On January 22, 2022, police officers from the Klamath Falls Police Department responded to a report of a cold drive by shooting that occurred in the 200 Block of North Eldorado Avenue.

During the preliminary investigation, officers discovered that a subject had fired 4 rounds at a residence and a vehicle. At the time of the shooting, the house was occupied by an adult male and a 4-year-old child.

Officers gathered video footage from the surrounding area and developed a suspect vehicle.

The vehicle was later located in the 1900 block of Burns Street.

Officers detained Shane Whynot, DOB 1/25/1991, on the scene and developed probable cause for his arrest. During the search of the suspect vehicle, officers found empty shell casings, additional live ammunition, and a stolen pistol that was consistent with the type of firearm used during the shooting.

There was also a dealer quantity of suspected methamphetamine located in the vehicle.

Shane Whynot was booked and lodged at the Klamath County Jail for Attempted Murder x2, Unlawful Use of a Weapon x4, Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Endangering, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Theft I (Possession of a stolen firearm), Criminal Mischief I, DCS Methamphetamine and PCS Methamphetamine.

This incident remains under investigation. If you have additional information regarding this case, please contact The Klamath Falls Police Department at 541-883-5336.  Anonymous information can be left at the Klamath Falls Police Tip Line number 541-883-5334.