Suspect injured in Lummi police-involved shooting during burglary investigation
A Lummi Nation Police Department officer shot a suspect during an investigation into a burglary Sunday afternoon, according to a Lummi Nation release on the incident. The suspect’s injuries were not life-threatening.
According to the release sent Wednesday, April 22:
▪ While investigating the burglary at approximately 12:45 p.m. April 19, Lummi police found a suspect who appeared to be hiding in a recreational vehicle along Kinley Way.
▪ Officers entered the RV with the owner’s permission, and the suspect was non-compliant.
▪ During the interaction, a single shot was fired by an officer, hitting the suspect.
▪ Officers administered first-aid to the suspect until medics arrived to treat their injuries and transport the suspect to St. Joseph hospital in Bellingham.
The Bellingham Police Department has been called to assist with the investigation into the shooting, according to department protocol, the release stated, and all officers that were involved were placed on administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation.
No other information about the suspect or the officers involved were included in the release.
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