Victim of recent shooting in Bellingham passes away

Alejandro Pallares, an 18-year-old from Bellingham, died on May 25 after being shot in the head during an incident on May 18. He and another 18-year-old were reportedly mishandling a loaded gun when the shooting occurred. The suspect, who has been arrested and is held on a $1 million bail, stated he did not know the weapon was loaded. Court documents reveal that he is due for arraignment on May 30, but it remains uncertain if his charges will change. Pallares was a dedicated football player, and his family noted he was set to graduate from Ferndale High School the following week.

A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to aid his family during this difficult time. The tragic incident has raised concerns about gun safety among youth in the community. Local officials may consider discussions on preventive measures to avoid similar tragedies in the future.