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Man arrested following drive-by shooting north of Bellingham

Bellingham, WALocal News

A drive-by shooting incident north of Bellingham, WA, resulted in the arrest of a 47-year-old man on Tuesday night, drawing attention to escalating road rage incidents in the area. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at approximately 10:15 p. m. , reporting a driver firing a gun from their vehicle. Deputies quickly located the suspect's car on Wiser Lake Road, where a passenger confirmed that the driver had discharged a handgun during a confrontation with another vehicle.

Eyewitnesses recounted that the suspect had pointed a pistol at the other car after aggressively passing it on the shoulder of the road. After firing the weapon toward Woodlawn Cemetery, deputies recovered the firearm and ammunition from the suspect's vehicle. The driver was arrested and charged with drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon. This incident highlights the dangers of road rage and the potential for violent confrontations on the road. Local authorities are urging drivers to remain calm and seek non-violent resolutions to conflicts.

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