Chiloquin man arrested on Homicide charges

CHILOQUIN, Ore. - At approximately 10:00 PM, Friday, October 22, 2021, deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office were along with EMS from Chiloquin Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the 300 block of Wasco Av. in Chiloquin. Upon arrival, first responders began CPR on Gabriel Moreno, 22 of Chiloquin.

Moreno was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Following the death, the Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated. Including detectives from KCSO, Klamath Falls Police, and Oregon State Police, and Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.

The initial investigation found the incident was the result of an altercation between Moreno and Shay Michael Treetop, 36 of Chiloquin.

Treetop was taken into custody and is lodged at the Klamath County Jail charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide.