One of two men implicated in Bellingham shooting pleads guilty to lesser charge
One of the men involved in a double-shooting in Bellingham in October pleaded guilty to downgraded charges in Whatcom County Superior Court on Thursday.
Royelio Marquez, 19, was arrested Nov. 13 along with Alan Ramos, 20. Both men were charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder for the killing of 26-year-old Daytin Duronso-Harp and injury of another man in what authorities describe as likely a gang-related incident.
The 25-year-old man who survived described Marquez and Ramos whistling at him and Duronso-Harp while they were stopped at a light. He said it was “like a challenge,” so he pulled over and rolled down the passenger side window to talk.
Multiple shots were fired into the car, hitting both the 25-year-old and Duronso-Harp. They drove to the hospital, where Duronso-Harp was declared dead. The 25-year-old was treated and released.
Marquez and Ramos were caught on surveillance footage in the area, with Ramos seen running from the scene with a large white bag that moved in a way “indicative of a large rifle-shaped object” inside.
Marquez and Ramos both initially pleaded not guilty to all charges. Marquez changed his plea Thursday, pleading guilty to an amended charge of first-degree rendering of criminal assistance. He was sentenced to seven months in jail.
Ramos remains in custody in lieu of $2 million bail. His trial is scheduled for June 15.
This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM.