46-year-old Michael Knight was shot and killed in Jan. 2022.
A K9 was able to track the suspect down after he abandoned his vehicle near Bellis Fair Mall.
DeVenere had been with Whatcom Fire District 7 since 2000.
Cold weather prompted the extension through March 14 at the N State Street location.
A lawsuit between the City of Bellingham and the landowner was filed on Feb. 23.
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The suspect threatened to fight and physically fought those who attempted to stop him.
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He was booked into the Whatcom County Jail on Monday, Feb. 26 and was released later that day.