Lake Padden East closed after reports of shots fired

Bellingham Police are asking the public to stay away from Lake Padden East as they investigate a report of shots fired in the area May 15, Lt. Claudia Murphy said. Police have not confirmed if someone was shot. “Detective and crime scene investigators are investigating this fresh incident,” Murphy said. “We’re not releasing details at this time, and we ask people to stay away from Lake Padden East for the remainder of the night.” Murphy said the eastern part of the lake should