Bellingham man accused of attempted murder released from Whatcom County Jail

Alexis Molina, a 20-year-old Bellingham man, was released from Whatcom County Jail after a judge dismissed his attempted murder case due to lack of evidence. In November 2024, Molina was charged after his roommate was shot multiple times but eventually recovered. Police executed a search warrant at their apartment and found a gun matching shell casings from the scene. However, a judge ruled in July that the warrant was invalid due to insufficient probable cause for Molina's involvement, nullifying the evidence collected. Consequently, the case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled later.

Molina spent nearly nine months in jail before his release on Tuesday. The case highlights issues surrounding police warrant procedures and the legal ramifications of evidence collection. Community reactions reflect concern over the judicial process and its implications for public safety.