Chiloquin, OR – Authorities in Klamath County are actively searching for a woman allegedly involved in a stabbing that left another person with potentially life-threatening injuries inside the city of Chiloquin.
According to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Sunday when deputies, along with Klamath Tribal Police, responded to a reported assault involving a potential stabbing. Officials said the suspect, identified as Cherea Minthorn, allegedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Investigators said Minthorn was last seen in the downtown Chiloquin area. She was reportedly wearing a turquoise shirt and blue jeans and was believed to be barefoot at the time she was last seen. Authorities noted she is allegedly connected to the assault, which remains under active investigation.
Law enforcement officials have not released additional details about the victim but confirmed the injuries were considered potentially life-threatening. The circumstances leading up to the alleged stabbing have not yet been fully disclosed.
Officials are urging the public to remain alert and report any sightings or information regarding Minthorn’s whereabouts. Anyone who may have seen her or knows where she is is asked to contact the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office or Klamath Tribal Police through their non-emergency dispatch line at (541) 884-4876.
Authorities emphasized that the suspect should not be approached and that anyone with information should contact law enforcement immediately.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue efforts to locate Minthorn and determine the full details surrounding the alleged incident.
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