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William Strand, Suspect In Murder Of Lesa White, May Be Hiding In Woods Or Sheds On Eastern Shore, Police Say

POCOMOKE, Md. (WJZ) -- Police are still searching for the suspect in the murder of a 48-year-old Virginia woman, warning Tuesday he may be hiding in wooded areas or outbuildings on the Eastern Shore.

Maryland State Police said 52-year-old William Edward Strand of Pocomoke City is wanted in the shooting death of Lesa Renee White on January 6. Officers found White dead at a home in Pocomoke City last Wednesday evening.

Her death has been ruled a homicide and the cause of death was due to a shooting.

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William Strand. Credit: Maryland State Police

Strand is also wanted in a separate attempted murder case, police said. He may be in Pocomoke City or eastern Virginia, possibly hiding in wooded areas, sheds, barns or other outbuildings.

He was last seen driving a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu.

Anyone with information should call police at 202-510-2847.

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