Latest on Chiloquin Murder [4th Update]

On September 17, 2017, at 12:03 a.m. Arnie Lee Eggsman (32 years of age) of Chiloquin, Oregon was shot and killed in Chiloqin. The Major Crime Team was activated and investigators from Oregon State Police, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath Falls Police Department responded to investigate.

Oregon State Police along with multiple Nevada, Federal and Tribal law enforcement agencies successfully took both suspects into custody by the close of the day yesterday, September 18, 2017.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office assisted with locating the suspects’ vehicle on September 17, 2017.

Tevin Lafond, age 21, was taken into custody on September 18, 2017, at approximately 5:33 pm in Lyon County, Nevada, near Yerington. Mr. Lafond was taken into custody by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest operation was led by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and assisted by Carson City Sheriff’s Office, the Yerington Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force. Mr. LaFond is currently in custody at the Lyon County Jail.

The Carson City Sheriff’s office led the search for Kyle Steele, age 21. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Washoe Tribal Police and the Reno Airport Police. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office negotiated with Mr. Steele to turn himself in at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Steele is currently in custody at the Carson City Jail.

Klamath County law enforcement and the Klamath County District Attorney’s office, along with the citizens of the Klamath community thank Nevada law enforcement for their prompt agreement to assist in locating these individuals and taking them into custody. We appreciate the professionalism and dedication shown and their participation in bringing quick and just closure for the Eggsman family.

Media Release by Eve Costello, Klamath County District Attorney

Suspects in Chiloquin Murder Apprehended in Nevada

On September 17, 2017, at 12:03 a.m. Arnie Lee Eggsman (32 years of age) of Chiloquin, Oregon was shot and killed in Chiloqin. The Major Crime Team was activated and investigators from Oregon State Police, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath Falls Police Department responded to investigate.

Local Chiloquin residents and witnesses immediately provided valuable information to assist the investigators and the two suspects were quickly identified as Kyle Joseph Steele (DOB 8/29/1996) and Tevin R. Lafond (DOB 8/29/1996). ** Both have the same date of birth **

Oregon State Police took the lead on the murder investigation. Yesterday evening, with the cooperation of Nevada Law Enforcement, OSP Detectives took first Tevin R. Lafond into custody and later around 11:30 p.m. arrested Kyle Steele. Both suspects will be extradited to the State of Oregon and prosecuted here in Klamath County for murder, assault I, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle and other potential charges. Law enforcement and the Klamath County District Attorney want to bring them them to justice and bring swift closure to the family and friends of the victim.

Press Release from Eve Costello, Klamath County District Attorney

Eggsman Murder - One Suspect in Custody, Second Suspect Sought

Eve Costello, Klamath County District Attorney

UPDATE Carson City, Nev. - Suspect Kyle Steele turned himself in late Monday night at the sheriff's office administration building, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Both suspects are now in custody. Following a report earlier in the evening from Lyon County Sheriff Ken Furlong. When Furlong reported that suspect, Tevin Lafond of Carson City, is in custody.

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On September 17, 2017, at 12:03 a.m. Arnie Lee Eggsman (32 years of age) of Chiloquin, Oregon was shot and killed in Chiloqin. The Major Crime Team was activated and investigators from Oregon State Police, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Klamath Falls Police Department responded to investigate.

Law enforcement thanks local Chiloquin residents and witnesses who immediately provided valuable information to assist the investigators. Statements led to the identification of two suspects from Nevada: Kyle Joseph Steele (DOB 8/29/1996) and Tevin R. Lafond (DOB 8/29/1996). ** Both have the same date of birth **

Oregon State Police has taken the lead on the murder investigation. With the cooperation of Nevada Law Enforcement, OSP Detectives took Tevin R. Lafond into custody in Nevada. Currently, OSP are actively pursuing the other suspect. Law enforcement and the Klamath County District Attorney want to bringing them to justice and bring swift closure to the family and friends of the victim.

Press release from Klamath County District Attorney, Eve Costello.