FERNDALE, Wash. — Ferndale Police Department officers and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of VanderYacht Park in Ferndale about 5:30pm on Sunday, July 27, 2025, due to several reports of shots fired near the north end of the park.
According to unconfirmed law enforcement radio transmissions from the scene at the time, there were no reports of anyone injured and several witnesses were able to provide detailed descriptions persons believed to have been involved and seen leaving the park right after the shots were heard.
Law enforcement personnel set up a perimeter around the area and K9 units were attempting to track from the park. Out buildings in the area were being checked.
As of 7:30am Monday, no related bookings were visible on the Whatcom County Jail booking log.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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