How the small hometown of the accused shooter of 2 National Guard members is reacting

By Kyle Norris

Published November 29, 2025 at 7:43 AM EST

Authorities say the suspect who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. Here's how that city is reacting.

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