Tyler Bud Bates, 33, of Chiloquin, Oregon, died on August 7, 2022, in what was determined to be a homicide. Born January 24, 1989, in Klamath Falls, Tyler was one of multiple victims in a violent incident in Chiloquin that day; two other people were shot and survived.

Investigators identified Haile Harkins as the suspect in the attack. Harkins was arrested and charged in connection with Tyler Bates’ killing and the shootings of the two other victims. Court findings stated the proof was evident and the presumption strong that Harkins committed the murder.

The trial record that followed resulted in a 25-year-to-life sentence for Harkins. The community in Chiloquin and Klamath County was deeply affected by the violence.

If anyone knew Tyler, his routines, or saw anything in Chiloquin around August 7, 2022, that could shed more light on the events, please share what is known.