11/12/2025
Case 25D05349
On November 12th, 2025 at approximately 12:14 PM, Douglas County Deputies, Washington State Patrol, Douglas County Fire District #4 and Lake Chelan Health EMS personnel were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive male in a vehicle, near mile post 228 on US Highway 97, in Orondo WA.
Responders arrived and found a single male in the vehicle who was unresponsive. Life-saving measures were attempted, however; the male was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. The male was found to have injuries consistent with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. A portion of US Highway 97 is currently closed due to the incident and Washington State Department of Transportation personnel have established a detour route around the scene. The closure of the highway is expected to last for the next several hours.
No further information regarding the identity of the victim will be released at this time. This incident is being investigated as a homicide and anyone with information can contact RiverCom Dispatch at (509) 663-9911.
Respectfully,
Undersheriff Tyler I. Caille
Official Release