Klamath County man charged with brother’s murder after Nov. 22 shooting

Taylar Ansures November 28, 2023

Last Updated: November 29, 2023

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A Crescent man is being charged with murder for the shooting death of his biological brother.

According to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Robert William Frates was arrested following the shooting that left his brother dead on November 22nd.

The Sheriff’s Office says Frates is being charged with second degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

The Klamath County District Attorney’s office is now handling the investigation and considering an indictment in the case.

Taylar Ansures November 28, 2023

Taylar Ansures

View More Posts

Taylar Ansures is a producer and reporter for NBC5 News. Taylar is from Redding, California and went to California State University, Chico. After graduating, she joined KRCR News Channel 7 in Redding as a morning producer. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2022 to be closer to family and became KTVL News 10’s digital producer. Taylar is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Professional Creative Writing through the University of Denver. In her free time, Taylar frequents independent bookstores and explores hiking trails across Southern Oregon and Northern California.