84-Year-Old Klamath Falls Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Alleged Vehicle Thief
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — An 84-year-old man from Klamath Falls has been arrested after allegedly shooting a suspect, who died from his injuries, trying to break into his vehicle during the early hours of Friday morning.
The victim was found lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when Klamath Falls Police Department officers arrived on the scene in the 500 block of Market Street at 2.53 a.m.
The victim was admitted to Sky Lakes Medical Center for treatment, but later died from his injuries.
During an investigation by the Klamath County Major Crime Team, detectives identified the shooter as John Bush, who allegedly opened fire when he found the victim attempting to break into his vehicle.
Bush was arrested and lodged at the Klamath County Jail on charges of first-degree manslaughter and the unlawful use of a weapon.
According to the KFPD, Bush was taken into custody after the police viewed surveillance footage of the scene and uncovered discrepancies with the suspect’s account of events.
- 2:53 a.m. Friday: Officers arrive at the 500 block of Market Street.
- Victim found: Police report multiple gunshot wounds.
- Hospital: Victim taken to Sky Lakes Medical Center and later dies.
- Investigation: Detectives identify John Bush as the shooter.
- Arrest: Bush booked on manslaughter and weapon charges.