BELLINGHAM, WA – New information has been released regarding a recent murder in Blaine.
The suspect, 76-year-old Wayne Mahar, is accused of intentionally shooting and killing his neighbor, 67-year-old Vincent Reames on October 4.
Court documents state that Mahar allegedly shot Reames in “self defense” after he threatened to kill him.
However, when questioned by detectives after the shooting, Mahar was unable to elaborate on those threats or other times he felt he was in fear for his life.
Detectives also noted that Mahar had a nearly .19% BAC nearly 4 hours after the shooting, despite admitting to only drinking one shot of alcohol.
Mahar remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $2 million bail.