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Bellingham Police investigating shooting death near Guide Meridian

Bellingham Police investigating shooting death near Guide Meridian

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BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man is dead and another was injured following a shooting in Bellingham.

Bellingham Police Lt. Claudia Murphy says that shots were heard near West Horton Road and the Guide late Saturday, Oct. 18. Witnesses saw a vehicle leave the area, but officers were unable to find any evidence that a crime had occurred.

A short time later, a car pulled up to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center with two men suffering from gunshot wounds.

One of them, a 26-year-old, later passed away from his injuries. The other victim, identified as a 25-year-old male, is undergoing treatment and is expected to survive.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information is asked to contact the Bellingham Police Tipline at (360) 778-8611 or online here.

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