Family of critically injured Lummi police officer opens fund for community donations

News

Photo: Saga Communications/Emma Toscani

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A donation fund has been set up to support the Lummi Nation police officer who was critically injured in a shooting earlier this week.

The community fund for the officer’s family was set up through the tribe’s Lhaq’temish Foundation.

A fundraising dinner is also being held at Syros Restaurant in Lynden from 4 to 8:30 p.m. this Monday, with all proceeds going to the officer and their family.

My Bellingham Now previously reported the officer was shot several times after approaching a suspect who drove their car into a ditch on North Red River Road early Monday morning.

According to Sheriff Donnell Tanksley, the 37-year-old officer was hospitalized, has undergone surgery and remains there in a stable condition.

The officer’s name is not being released at this time out of respect for their family’s wishes.

Recent Headlines

4 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local

Whatcom County sees largest drop in home prices since 2023

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Home sale prices in Whatcom County saw their biggest drop in two years over the…

8 hours ago in Sports

Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays

The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.

8 hours ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

8 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.