Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Officers found drugs and paraphernalia on the suspect upon arrest.
He was arrested June 13 following a months-long investigation into the nature of their relationship.
Police logs state Brennan Haggstrom turned himself into custody just before 5 p.m. Thursday.
BPD was on the scene fast as the incident occurred in front of the police station.
The man is wanted for three different charges and is aware of the warrant for his arrest.
The renovations are expected to be completed in October 2024 and access to the area remains open.
Prior to this new study, the Whatcom County Health and Community Services department released a swimming advisory in Bellingham Bay.
WSP Troopers say that the case is being investigated as a DUI crash.
One person received EMS treatment, but no one was hospitalized.