African American Paul Long, a 33-year-old resident of Kansas City, Missouri, was fatally shot on the night of November 26, 2020, which fell on the Thanksgiving holiday. The incident occurred in the southern part of the city near the intersection of 79th Street and Troost Avenue. Just before 11:00 p.m., the Kansas City Police Department received calls reporting the sound of gunfire in the area.
Upon arriving at the scene, responding officers discovered Long suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Reports from the time indicated that the shooting added to a particularly violent year for the city, which had seen a significant rise in homicides throughout 2020.
Long was remembered by friends and family as a dedicated father and youth coach, known in his community by nicknames such as '4 Peezy.' Following his death, the police investigation struggled to identify immediate leads. Authorities appealed to the public for assistance, offering a reward for information that could assist homicide detectives.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the collection of evidence from the scene, public records and reports indicate that no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with Paul Long's murder. The case has remained open, with investigators continuing to urge anyone with knowledge of the events that transpired on that Thanksgiving night to come forward.
