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The attacker was last seen fleeing the area near I-5.
The man continued to use derogatory language towards African Americans when he was detained by Bellingham Police.
Bellingham Police say no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed yet.
Details aren’t yet available, though no arrests have been made.
A temporary order prohibiting the officer from possessing firearms remains in effect until June 27.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department.
Centralia police apprehended the man after he attempted to escape on foot a second time.
The man also admitted to four other charges unrelated to the murder.
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.