BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Bellingham Police Department personnel were dispatched to a shots fired complaint in the 2700 block of W Maplewood Avenue about 3:30pm and, as of 4:15pm, were still working the area. Nearby Shuksan Middle School was notified and initiated a secure action whereby all exterior doors are locked and no one is permitted to enter or leave the building.
About 4:10pm, BPD issued an advisory asking people to avoid the area during the investigation.