Police vehicles gather Wednesday evening near Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei, also known as ]]Brotherhood Bridge Trail, while investigating a homicide. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Police vehicles gather Wednesday evening near Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei, also known as ]]Brotherhood Bridge Trail, while investigating a homicide. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

Police: Woman was walking dogs when she was killed

JPD said officers are working “around the clock” on the criminal investigation.

The body of Faith Marie Rogers, 55, was found along Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei, also known as Brotherhood Bridge Trail, on Wednesday afternoon. A preliminary investigation found Rogers was on a walk with three dogs when she was killed, according to Juneau Police Department news release.

[Update: Death investigation continues]

So far, no arrests have been announced in connection to the killing, but according to JPD, officers are working around the clock on the investigation. A large volume of information is being processed according to JPD, and police are acting on tips as quickly as they can.

JPD encouraged people to care for their personal safety, such as being aware of their surroundings, traveling on well-known and well-lit routes, traveling in pairs or groups and immediately leaving uncomfortable or potentially unsafe situations.

Contact the Juneau Empire newsroom at (907)308-4895.

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