The person of interest is 22-year old Matthew Avina-Norris.
(KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.) - Three shooting victims were found injured, two fatally, early Sunday morning at an apartment at 4520 Bristol Avenue, according to Klamath County Chief Deputy District Attorney David P. Groff.
Preliminary investigation found that 20-year old Marissa Lynn Orlow was found dead at the scene.
22-year old David Joshua Kitts, and 18-year old Melissa Ann Kitts, were transported to the hospital, where David Kitts later died. David and Melissa were husband and wife.
Their next of Kin have been notified by the authorities.
"This case is being investigated as an apparent double homicide," Groff said.
Detectives and investigators with the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, the Klamath Falls City Police, the Oregon State Police, Klamath County Community Corrections and the OSP Crime Lab are all involved.
The Klamath County Major Crime Team has been activated and is investigating the deaths, and are now seeking to contact a person of interest in the shooting of three Klamath Falls residents early this morning.
The person of interest is 22-year old Matthew Avina-Norris. He is described by authorities as an Hispanic male, with brown hair and brown eyes, 5'11'' tall and 175 lbs.
Authorities believe Avina-Norris has ties to communities throughout the western United States.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Avina-Norris can call the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 541-883-5145 ext. 603, 24 hours a day.
Police say no one should attempt to approach Avina-Norris, and they are seeking more information, "The Major Crime Team is actively pursuing a variety of leads at this time," Groff said.
Preliminary investigation suggests that this is not a domestic violence matter. The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE:
(July 22nd 2010) Klamath man gets life for murders
Source: Klamath County Sheriff's Office
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