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Walter Long
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Salisbury
State: North Carolina
County: Rowan County
Date of birth: January 31, 1983
Date of death: April 25, 2002
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: April
LEA: Salisbury Police Department, Salisbury, North Carolina
Case Description
On April 25, 2002 Walter Long, 19 was at his Lakewood Drive apartment in Salisbury, North Carolina with his room mate and two neighbors. One of the men got up to answer a knock on the door when two unidentified black males wearing hooded sweatshirts walked into the apartment and began shooting. Walter Long was struck in the head and died at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Walter's roommate died at the scene and the two neighbors survived with injuries. This case is still unsolved and Walter's family and friends continue to seek justice and advocate for Walter's case.
If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Walter Long please contact Salisbury Police Department (704) 638-5333. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Rowan County Crime Stoppers at (866) 639-5245.
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