Crime & Safety
Klamath Falls, OR Shooting: Man Critical, Arrest Made Oct. 26
Klamath Falls, OR – A 25 year old man remains in critical condition following a shooting at a motel in Klamath Falls on Monday, Oct. 26, prompting a criminal investigation and the arrest of another 25
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-27T08:35:30.858Z
Klamath Falls, OR – A 25 year old man remains in critical condition following a shooting at a motel in Klamath Falls on Monday, Oct. 26, prompting a criminal investigation and the arrest of another 25 year old man. Authorities say the suspect faces multiple charges, including second degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.
According to the Klamath County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting at approximately 5:21 p.m. Monday at the Holliday Motel, located at 3837 Highway 39 in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
When deputies arrived, they discovered that 25 year old Ethan Kammerer had suffered a gunshot wound.
Kammerer was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center for emergency medical treatment.
The sheriff's office confirmed that Kammerer remained in critical condition at the time of its announcement.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the extent of his injuries or the circumstances immediately preceding the shooting.
Investigators subsequently arrested 25 year old Zander Snider in connection with the incident.
According to the sheriff's office, Snider was taken into custody and lodged at the Klamath County Jail.
He faces three reported charges:
Assault in the second degree Unlawful use of a weapon Recklessly endangering another person The sheriff's office has not publicly detailed the alleged sequence of events leading to the gunfire or described the relationship, if any, between Snider and Kammerer.
The shooting investigation remains active and ongoing.
Deputies are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Klamath County Sheriff's Office at 541 883 5130.
The shooting occurred along Highway 39, a major roadway serving the Klamath Falls area. Authorities have not announced any ongoing threat to the public or reported additional injuries in the provided statement.
Investigators may release further details as the case progresses.
Snider is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.