Grand Jury Determines Hernandez Shooting Justified

Grand Jury Determines Hernandez Shooting Justified

We, the Klamath County Grand Jury, having reviewed the officer involved shooting which occurred on November 24, 2017 have determined that the shooting was justified.  We reached our conclusion after a careful examination of all the evidence.  This included the video footage from the body camera, the investigation conducted by the Oregon State Police, the testimony of a DPSST training officer, the testimony of Klamath Falls Police Department Officers, two neighborhood witnesses and the testimony of Officer Taylor Herbst.

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Names & Details Identified in KFPD Officer Involved Shooting

Names & Details Identified in KFPD Officer Involved Shooting

On the afternoon of November 24, 2017, Klamath Falls Police Department investigated an attempted murder involving shots fired at a residence in the City of Klamath Falls. The investigation developed probable cause to arrest Emilio John Cruz Hernandez for Attempted Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Burglary in the First Degree, Menacing, Assault in the Fourth Degree, and Recklessly Endangering.

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