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Longview murder suspect may be hiding in California

Longview murder suspect

LONGVIEW, Wash. — The Longview Police Department says a man suspected of murdering someone and putting another in the hospital may be hiding in California.

Longview Police say 51-year-old Alexander Lee Rogers is suspected of killing 64-year-old Dawn Peters, and trying to kill 73-year-old Andrew Peters on Aug. 5.

On Aug. 11, his car was found in Calabasas, California.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post that Rogers may be in the area.

Rogers ran off after the alleged murders, and police believed he was in Clark or Cowlitz Counties until now.

His relationship to the victims is unknown.

Whether he is in Washington or California, both police agencies say he may be armed and dangerous.

If you see him, do not approach. Call 911.

Rogers is 6′2″ with short buzzed hair and weighs around 190 pounds.

Any information should be submitted to the LPD at (360) 442-5800 or texted to (360) 431-6397.

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