Ferndale Police Department
FERNDALE, Wash. — A Ferndale brandishing incident ended when a man accidentally shot himself Tuesday morning in the 6000 block of Portal Way, prompting a police response and a temporary lockdown at nearby businesses.
Officers were dispatched around 10:40 a.m. after multiple reports of a person displaying a gun in the area. As a precaution, nearby businesses were notified while officers moved to secure the scene.
Unity Care NW was asked to temporarily lock down its facility during the response.
When officers arrived, they found a 64-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police later determined the injured man was the same individual who had been reported as brandishing the firearm.
Investigators say early indications suggest the gunshot wound may have resulted from an accidental discharge.
Officers recovered the firearm at the scene and secured the area by about 11 a.m.
The man was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham for treatment. His current condition has not been released.
Police say no other people were injured and no additional suspects were involved.
Authorities also said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Ferndale Police continue to investigate the incident under case number 26F2092.
PNW Daily will update this story as news breaks.
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