On 05/15/24 at 2:06pm, Klamath County 911 was informed of a deceased male, reported as a victim of a gunshot wound, who could be found on Kodiak Lane, (Bly Mountain) Oregon. This location is a rural area approximately 11 miles north of Bonanza, Oregon.
When Klamath County deputies arrived, they met with the reporting parties who discovered the victim and the deputies confirmed that Ted Foltz Tipton (age 53) was deceased near his pickup truck on Kodiak Lane. He was a resident of the area and lived on a nearby road.
Due to the nature of death, the Klamath County Major Crime Team was activated and responded to the area. The investigation is considered a homicide. The roadway was closed during the night while the Oregon State Police Crime Lab processed the scene for evidence.
At this time witnesses are being interviewed and the investigation is ongoing. If additional information is discovered that can be shared publicly it will be provided in an additional release.
Notification has been made to the victim’s family and they are cooperating with the investigation.
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and the Klamath County Major Crime team request that anyone with information regarding this investigation phone (541) 850-5380 and provide that information to the investigators.
