Longview Police Department

MISSING PERSON

Benjamin Gonzalez (75 yo) was last seen on May 20th, 2026 in the 2100 block of Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview.

Mr. Gonzalez is a 5’0”, 125 lb, Hispanic male with brown eyes and black/gray hair.

If seen, call police immediately at 360-762-6800 reference case L26-14642.

LPD Investigating Shooting: Two Victims are Confirmed Deceased.

On April 11, 2026, at about 10:45 p.m., LPD officers were dispatched to a reported shooting that had just occurred in the parking lot of the AWPPW Hall in the 700 block of 15th Avenue in Longview.

Officers located the suspect vehicle leaving the scene and initiated a pursuit. The pursuit traveled into West Longview before circling back through town. During the pursuit, the suspect threw a semiautomatic handgun from the vehicle window. The firearm was later recovered by officers. The pursuit ended back at the AWPPW Hall parking lot, where the suspect stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. He was apprehended after a short foot chase.

At the shooting scene, officers located two victims suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Both died from their injuries. Approximately 200 people were present at the AWPPW Hall at the time of the shooting.

Officers and Deputies from Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, Kelso Police Department, and Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife responded to assist.

Detectives will remain on scene through the night processing the crime scene.

The suspect, Andres Carrasco-Sanchez, 49, of Kelso, was arrested and booked into jail for two counts of Murder in the First Degree.

No further information is expected to be released by LPD about this case.

Captain Branden McNew
Investigations Division Commander