Shooting in Chiloquin leaves one dead another injured

CHILOQUIN, Ore. - On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 1:15 AM deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of S. Lalo Avenue in Chiloquin on a report of shots heard. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two victims.

The first victim had minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Sky Lakes Medical Center. 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 Klamath County Major Crime Team has been activated, and the investigation is led by the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office along with investigators from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Klamath Falls Police Department, & Oregon State Police.