Bodycam captures ambush on Lummi Nation officer, shot 7 times

New body camera footage released Thursday shows the harrowing moments just before a Lummi Nation Police Department officer was shot seven times early Monday morning.

The suspect, 26-year-old Jesus Penuelas-Agramon, has since been charged with attempted murder.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office said it all started when the officer was walking towards a white Ford Ranger he had been following, which veered off the road and rolled into a ditch.

Body camera captures Lummi Nation officer shooting

In the camera footage, the officer is heard calling out to the vehicle, “Hey, you OK? Hello?” As he cautiously approaches, a man is seen crawling out of the flipped truck. The two men are briefly shoulder to shoulder before Agramon allegedly opens fire point-blank. The officer was shot seven times, once in his legs, abdomen, and head. His bulletproof vest stopped one round aimed at his chest.

Video obtained by KIRO 7 captured the shooting.

The injured officer was rushed to a nearby hospital and has since undergone two surgeries. Officials report that he remains in serious but stable condition.

Agramon was taken into custody in Ferndale approximately 12 hours after the shooting, following an extensive manhunt.

He was formally charged on Wednesday with attempted murder, according to the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Investigators said he is a convicted felon with a history of drug offenses and outstanding warrants in Colorado. Charging documents also noted he used multiple aliases.

“I want to emphasize our unwavering support for the officer and their family during this difficult time,” Tanksley stated. “We are working diligently to investigate this incident to help ensure that justice is served.”

This story was originally published on July 28, 2025. It has been updated and republished since then. 

Contributing: Julia Dallas, Jason Sutich, MyNorthwest